OTERO College

DSF wants you to succeed as you pursue your education, and in partnership with Otero College DSF Scholars are provided with additional support on campus to help you be successful. DSF Scholars must meet certain Student Success Requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility. 

Click on the button below to download a PDF of the Student Success Requirements at Otero, plus details on reaching your campus contact.

Andee Leininger
719.384.6834
andee.leininger@otero.edu

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McBride Hall 132P
1802 Colorado Ave. La Junta, CO 81050 
(719) 384-6834
financialaid@otero.edu

DSF wants every college student to successfully complete a college degree or certificate. Below are some helpful resources and programs available at Otero.

• TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) – The program is focused toward students who have one or more of the following factors: first-generation, low-income or disabled. The goal of the program is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and help students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next.
• President’s Leadership Program – The mission of the program is to develop and train emerging leaders at Otero College through a one- or two-year academic leadership program that is focused on academics, service and experiential learning.
• AIM Program – The AIM program serves Otero’s entire student population by promoting educational opportunities through orientation, mentoring, advising, and case management. Faculty, staff and peer mentors are matched with students to help acquaint students with the Otero culture, provide information on services, careers, and give general support to the student throughout their academic experience at Otero. Students can also work with faculty to gain experience related to their studies outside the classroom and to develop research projects.