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...

Two students from Los Medanos College have been selected for the first-ever Pathways in Health Technology program. Abigail Fenczik, and Jana Samson are among 26 students from 10 Bay Area community colleges in the immersive eight-week experience created by the nonprofit Diversity by Doing (DxD) HealthTech. LMC is the only college with more than one student selected for the program. The inaugural...

Los Medanos College prides itself in offering top-notch classes online and in person. Currently about 50 percent of class sections are available to take online, giving students added flexibility in planning their academic schedules. While offering greater flexibility, online learning can come with challenges. To ensure the best experience, LMC students can access numerous online services...