Two girls are now off to college with a well-earned boost to their finances.

The winners of Hispanic Heritage scholarships of $2,500 visited the News 12 studios in Bethpage on Tuesday. Ana Sofia Gutierrez, of Central Islip High School, says she's going to Suffolk Community College before going to medical school.

Eimy Hernandez Cerna is part of the Latina mentoring program at Uniondale High School and is going to Nassau Community College.

This scholarship program is part of the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's partnership with Optimum.