Financial aid expert Tammy Oranje shares the scoop on paying for college There’s money out there to help students pay for college. Lots of it, especially for students who are California residents. That’s according to Tammy Oranje, director of Financial Aid at Los Medanos College. Her job, as she sees it, is to make college as affordable and stress free as possible. This means...

Student life can be challenging, especially when it comes to balancing academics with other life demands. But at Los Medanos College, students get some great perks. “We want students to know we support their success,” said Megela Ohare, Basic Needs Program coordinator. “This means making sure they feel healthy and strong enough to meet the challenges of student life in and out of the...