| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 79.37 |
| Liaison | Jillian Leach |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
California State University, Chico
PA-8: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.04 / 4.00 |
Jennifer
Rotnem Director of Energy and Sustainability FMS |
Percentage of need met, on average, for students who were awarded any need-based aid :
Percentage of students graduating without student loan debt:
Percentage of entering students that are low-income:
Graduation/success rate for low-income students:
A brief description of notable policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
Chico Student Success Center: In the Chico Student Success Center (CSSC) we seek to serve and support first generation, low income or historically excluded students, from outreach to graduation, with personalized attention to their academic goals and individual journey.
https://www.csuchico.edu/cssc/
REACH: REACH (Raising Educational Achievement in Collaborative Hubs) is a program within the Chico Student Success Center(opens in new window) at CSU, Chico aimed to increase academic achievement amongst first-year students, by providing transitional support from high school to college. We understand that starting your journey in college is challenging, but our REACH Program is here to help! REACH assists first-generation, first-year college students from traditionally underserved backgrounds succeed during their first-year and beyond by connecting them with a peer and faculty mentor, introducing them to campus resources, and creating an inclusive welcoming space where they can form friends and allies.
https://www.csuchico.edu/reach/index.shtml
REACH’s model is based on collaboration. We are constantly seeking new partnerships and ways to collaborate with other resources on campus. Currently, REACH has established partnerships with:
--Academic Advising
--Basic Needs Project
--Career Center
--Chico Student Success Center
--Counseling Center
--Educational Talent Search
--Financial Aid
--Meriam Library
--Office of Admissions
--Student Financial Services
--Student Learning Center
--U-Course
--University Housing
--Upward Bound
Chico Affordable Learning Solutions (CAL$): Chico Affordable Learning Solutions (CAL$) provides resources to faculty regarding affordable course materials, including how to find quality zero-cost or low-cost textbooks and other materials, or design one’s own Open Educational Resources (OERs).https://www.csuchico.edu/cals/
As part of the California State University (CSU) system, low-income students are eligible for an application fee waiver, the State University Grant (SUG) and Cal Grant programs. The SUG and Cal Grant programs offer state-based financial aid which are targeted specifically to low-income students for the purpose of offsetting the cost of tuition. Additionally, students enrolled in the EOP and Student Support Services programs are eligible to receive an EOP Grant and Student Support Services grant. The CSU’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides admission, academic and financial support services to historically underserved students throughout California.
In accordance with the guidelines set by the California State University (CSU) System, the Student Academic Services Outreach Program's (SASOP) mission is to increase college enrollment of students who are disadvantaged due to economic, educational and/or environmental backgrounds
CSU campuses have the Federal Work-Study Program, which provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for expenses related to their education. The program encourages community service work and work related to your course of study.
Most CSU campuses have dedicated CalFresh Outreach programs to help students with the application process to find out if they qualify for this benefit.
The State University Grant (SUG) program provides need-based awards to eligible undergraduate and graduate/post baccalaureate students who are California residents or otherwise determined as eligible, such as AB 540-eligible students. When you apply for financial aid via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act application (CADA) you are considered for a SUG by your campus.
A brief description of notable policies or programs to support non-traditional students:
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) serves as a primary vehicle for the CSU in increasing the access, academic excellence and retention of California’s historically underserved students. The program provides admission, academic, and financial assistance to EOP-eligible undergraduate students.
The CSU’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides admission, academic and financial support services to historically underserved students throughout California.
A brief description of notable policies or programs to support non-traditional students:
Educational Support Programs (ESP) administers four university programs (Disability Support Services, Educational Opportunity Program, Student Support Services, and the Student Learning Center) whose main goal is to assist in the retention of all undergraduate students, with a special emphasis on providing support for students from non-traditional populations.
https://www.csuchico.edu/catalog/cat03/student/esp.html
Elder College. Persons age 60 and over can register to take Chico State classes on a non-credit, space-available basis with the permission of the instructor.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), is a peer-led, learning in retirement organization that offers a wide variety of non-credit classes and activities for adults, age 50+ or retired. In addition,
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) serves as a primary vehicle for the CSU in increasing the access, academic excellence and retention of California’s historically underserved students. The program provides admission, academic, and financial assistance to EOP-eligible undergraduate students.
The CSU’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides admission, academic and financial support services to historically underserved students throughout California.
Estimated percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students:
Website URL where information about the institution’s accessibility and affordability initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
2020-2021 Common Data Set: https://www.csuchico.edu/ir/_assets/documents/cds-2021.pdf
Report on High-Level Targets to Improve Two and Four-Year Graduation Rates for Pell- Receiving & URM Transfer Students: Iterative Modeling Results: https://www.csuchico.edu/ir/_assets/documents/reports/high-level-two-and-four-year.pdf
https://www.csuchico.edu/cssc/
https://www.csuchico.edu/catalog/cat03/student/esp.html
2020-2021 Common Data Set: https://www.csuchico.edu/ir/_assets/documents/cds-2021.pdf
Report on High-Level Targets to Improve Two and Four-Year Graduation Rates for Pell- Receiving & URM Transfer Students: Iterative Modeling Results: https://www.csuchico.edu/ir/_assets/documents/reports/high-level-two-and-four-year.pdf
https://www.csuchico.edu/cssc/
https://www.csuchico.edu/catalog/cat03/student/esp.html
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