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Funding for San Bernardino Valley College’s Finish Line Scholars Program was increased to $300,000 for 2026-2027, double the previous academic year’s amount. 

SBVC Foundation Executive Director Mike Layne said this boost recognizes the fact that more than 90% of SBVC Finish Line scholarship recipients have earned a degree or certificate from the college. 

The program, which has been funded by California Community Colleges for seven years, supports students facing unexpected hardships and those who are transferring to a college or university or completing a certificate or degree. 

This expanded support of SBVC aligns with the California Community Colleges system's Vision 2030 strategic plan. One of the outcomes of its Equity in Access goal is to increase with equity the number of community college students completing a certificate, associate degree, or baccalaureate degree by 30%.