| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.22 |
| Liaison | Derek Martin |
| Submission Date | Feb. 10, 2022 |
California State University, Monterey Bay
PA-8: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.45 / 4.00 |
Lacey
Raak Sustainability Director Campus Planning and Development |
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Provide at least one of the following figures:
59
Percentage of students graduating without student loan debt:
41
Percentage of entering students that are low-income:
29
Graduation/success rate for low-income students:
55
Optional Fields
The university provides outreach and support for low-income students through the College Support Programs. These programs include the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP); Educational Opportunity Program (EOP); Guardian Scholars (GS); TRIO Student Support Services (SSS); TRIO Student Support Services STEM-HS; Undocu-Success. All the programs provide financial assistance and information.
The Educational Opportunity Program helps students who have the potential to succeed in college, but who have struggled to meet their goals because of economic and/or educational background. If eligible, EOP eligible students receive an EOP grant of up to $1,800, plus assistance applying for scholarships.
The Guardian Scholars Program helps to meet the unique needs of students who have a foster youth background. CSUMB recognizes that former foster youth often have overcome more obstacles, have less support, and fewer resources than most entering students. Guardian Scholars qualify for special scholarships and funding (if you are or were in foster care and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for college) to cover college and living expenses, participate in the Faculty & Staff Guardian Mentor Program, and receive support with making decisions while in college and preparing future plans. The College Assistance Migrant Program at California State University, Monterey Bay is committed to promoting the academic success of first generation, migrant and students of farmworker backgrounds by providing services aimed to assist in navigating cultural, economic, social, and institutional barriers in order to achieve first year completion and college retention. The purpose of CAMP is to address the educational and social development of low income and first generation college migrant students. CAMP provides the student with a $600 grant and academic advising and other support services necessary to successfully complete their first year of higher education. TRIO Student Support Services programs provide grant aid to eligible students and other financial assistance resources.
There are several other university programs on campus that provide assistance for low income students, for example students with an Official Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of zero are eligible for a reduced orientation fee of $35. The $35 fee for guests still applies. If you qualify, the online registration system will automatically adjust your fee amount. Also, the university provides application fee waivers for low-income students. In case of financial hardship, campuses allow a limited number of undergraduate application fee waivers for residents of California. For students without lawful immigration status, who qualify for an AB540 nonresident tuition exception, fee waivers may also be available. If you file the admission application via CSUMentor, the fee waiver request is included in the online system as part of the application process. You will be notified at the time you apply online if you qualify for the fee waiver.
In addition, the Pre-College programs provide early outreach and support to low-income students. These programs include:
The Educational Opportunity Program helps students who have the potential to succeed in college, but who have struggled to meet their goals because of economic and/or educational background. If eligible, EOP eligible students receive an EOP grant of up to $1,800, plus assistance applying for scholarships.
The Guardian Scholars Program helps to meet the unique needs of students who have a foster youth background. CSUMB recognizes that former foster youth often have overcome more obstacles, have less support, and fewer resources than most entering students. Guardian Scholars qualify for special scholarships and funding (if you are or were in foster care and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for college) to cover college and living expenses, participate in the Faculty & Staff Guardian Mentor Program, and receive support with making decisions while in college and preparing future plans. The College Assistance Migrant Program at California State University, Monterey Bay is committed to promoting the academic success of first generation, migrant and students of farmworker backgrounds by providing services aimed to assist in navigating cultural, economic, social, and institutional barriers in order to achieve first year completion and college retention. The purpose of CAMP is to address the educational and social development of low income and first generation college migrant students. CAMP provides the student with a $600 grant and academic advising and other support services necessary to successfully complete their first year of higher education. TRIO Student Support Services programs provide grant aid to eligible students and other financial assistance resources.
There are several other university programs on campus that provide assistance for low income students, for example students with an Official Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of zero are eligible for a reduced orientation fee of $35. The $35 fee for guests still applies. If you qualify, the online registration system will automatically adjust your fee amount. Also, the university provides application fee waivers for low-income students. In case of financial hardship, campuses allow a limited number of undergraduate application fee waivers for residents of California. For students without lawful immigration status, who qualify for an AB540 nonresident tuition exception, fee waivers may also be available. If you file the admission application via CSUMentor, the fee waiver request is included in the online system as part of the application process. You will be notified at the time you apply online if you qualify for the fee waiver.
In addition, the Pre-College programs provide early outreach and support to low-income students. These programs include:
A brief description of notable policies or programs to support non-traditional students:
California State University, Monterey Bay works closely with veterans of the Armed Services to provide a seamless transition to higher education at our campus. Veteran Student Services staff, located within the Office of the Registrar, provide VA Educational Benefits Certification as well as general admissions information and academic counseling assistance to help veteran students achieve their higher education goals. Also, CSUMB houses a Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. OLLI@CSUMB is an inquiring and engaged community of adults, age 50 and better, who share an interest in exploring new and traditional areas of knowledge--without exams or grades.
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:
10.40
Website URL where information about the institution’s accessibility and affordability initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://csumb.edu/president/accessible-affordable-and-quality-public-higher-education-all
It is worth noting that although the campus has many programs in place to support non-traditional students, many of them are inadequate and supply of programs and services is not meeting demand. For example, there is childcare on campus, but it does not meet the needs of childcare services for the majority of students, staff and faculty in need of childcare services.
Data figures are from Common Data Set (2019/20) and CSUMB Fast Facts (spring 2020), (The graduation success rate for low income students was not able to updated and remains the same as the previous report (2015)
2010 Fall FTF 6-Year Grad Rates by Low Income
Low Income 51%
Non-Low Income 56%
It is worth noting that although the campus has many programs in place to support non-traditional students, many of them are inadequate and supply of programs and services is not meeting demand. For example, there is childcare on campus, but it does not meet the needs of childcare services for the majority of students, staff and faculty in need of childcare services.
Data figures are from Common Data Set (2019/20) and CSUMB Fast Facts (spring 2020), (The graduation success rate for low income students was not able to updated and remains the same as the previous report (2015)
2010 Fall FTF 6-Year Grad Rates by Low Income
Low Income 51%
Non-Low Income 56%
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