| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.55 |
| Liaison | Aaron Klemm |
| Submission Date | Sept. 15, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
San Jose State University
PAE-10: Affordability and Access Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Loren
Lewis Project Coordinator Office of the President |
Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
A brief description of the institution’s participation in federal TRIO programs:
San José State University's Pre-College Programs (PCP) have a long history of fostering student success and accessibility into higher education in Silicon Valley. Both Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search (members of Federal TRIO Programs) work with schools, parents, and community organizations to provide a comprehensive network of services, which help participants develop the skills and motivation necessary to complete high school and enter and complete program of post-secondary education.
Upward Bound at SJSU is a federally funded TRiO project that seeks to provide academic support, career/degree information and guidance in the college-going process to eligible participants and their families. Through the Upward Bound program at SJSU, high school students have access to tutoring held in the Office of College Programs. There are also Saturday College Courses, after school development workshops and summer courses. The Summer Literacy and Accelerated Math Academy offers students high school credit. All services, instruction, and materials are provided to eligible participants without charge, including college tours.
Educational Talent Search is a federally funded TRiO project that seeks to increase the number of youth from low-income or academically disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in post-secondary programs. This program at SJSU specifically targets the East Side Union High School District and offers academic advising, tutorial referrals, college tours, college application assistance, help with financial aid application, SAT fee waivers, career exploration, workshops, and an Annual Parent Empowerment conference.
A brief description of the institution’s policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students?:
It is the policy of the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office to first award all grant or scholarship aid for which a student may be eligible. If a student still has an unmet need or the student is not eligible for any grants or scholarships, either loans or Work-Study, or a combination thereof, will be awarded according to the student's preference as indicated on the FAFSA.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to equip the institution's faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
A brief description of the institution’s programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
Scholarships come from a number of different sources, including SJSU, private donors, alumni, and private industry. Awards are generally based on scholastic achievement and financial need. All students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships as possible, to lessen their need for loans or part-time work to attend school. Students who want to apply for SJSU scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year can do so online through the Spartan Scholarship Application
A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
A brief description of the institution’s other admissions policies and programs:
A brief description of the institution’s other financial aid polices or programs:
A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs not covered above:
The website URL where information about programs in each of the areas listed above is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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