University of the Pacific
PA-8: Affordability and Access

Community Involvement Program (CIP) was established in 1969 by a group of students, community members, faculty, and staff who wanted to provide educational opportunities to the local community and diversify the University of the Pacific campus. The program serves the educational needs of low-income, first-generation students by providing access to college and support services while students pursue higher education. Since the inception of this scholarship program, there have been over 1,000 CIP alumni. As part of the recruitment efforts, two signature events are held each year as a way of "PARTNERING TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ACCESS". Our High School Counselor Information Session held in the fall and the Delta College Counselor Information Session in the spring on the Pacific campus. They provide an opportunity for local counselors to learn about the CIP application process which in turn, will assist them in advising and providing resources to potential students. An exciting part of these programs is the opportunity for counselors to hear about the experiences of current students in the program on a student panel. Counselors are engaged with administrators and staff from the Offices of Admission, Financial Aid, and the Educational Equity Programs at Pacific. For more information visit Community Involvement Program site.

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The Summer Success and Leadership Academy (SSLA) consists of 50 participants that represent the City of Stockton. To apply, students must be entering 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade (unfortunately, graduating seniors are not eligible to apply.) This is a free, residential program hosted on the University of the Pacific's campus, where participants will be provided mentors who are college-students, workshops about academic success, social justice, leadership and the college admissions and financial aid process. Many of the workshops used different media forms to discuss issues all across urban America. The program also has a Distinguished Speaker series where many community members and leaders spoke with the participants.

Community Involvement Program (CIP) was established in 1969 by a group of students, community members, faculty, and staff who wanted to provide educational opportunities to the local community and diversify the University of the Pacific campus. The program serves the educational needs of low-income, first-generation students by providing access to college and support services while students pursue higher education. Since the inception of this scholarship program, there have been over 1,000 CIP alumni. As part of the recruitment efforts, two signature events are held each year as a way of "PARTNERING TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ACCESS". Our High School Counselor Information Session held in the fall and the Delta College Counselor Information Session in the spring on the Pacific campus. They provide an opportunity for local counselors to learn about the CIP application process which in turn, will assist them in advising and providing resources to potential students. An exciting part of these programs is the opportunity for counselors to hear about the experiences of current students in the program on a student panel. Counselors are engaged with administrators and staff from the Offices of Admission, Financial Aid, and the Educational Equity Programs at Pacific. For more information visit Community Involvement Program site.

The Summer Success and Leadership Academy (SSLA) consists of 50 participants that represent the City of Stockton. To apply, students must be entering 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade (unfortunately, graduating seniors are not eligible to apply.) This is a free, residential program hosted on the University of the Pacific's campus, where participants will be provided mentors who are college-students, workshops about academic success, social justice, leadership and the college admissions and financial aid process. Many of the workshops used different media forms to discuss issues all across urban America. The program also has a Distinguished Speaker series where many community members and leaders spoke with the participants.

Community Involvement Program (CIP) was established in 1969 by a group of students, community members, faculty, and staff who wanted to provide educational opportunities to the local community and diversify the University of the Pacific campus. The program serves the educational needs of low-income, first-generation students by providing access to college and support services while students pursue higher education. Since the inception of this scholarship program, there have been over 1,000 CIP alumni. As part of the recruitment efforts, two signature events are held each year as a way of "PARTNERING TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ACCESS". Our High School Counselor Information Session held in the fall and the Delta College Counselor Information Session in the spring on the Pacific campus. They provide an opportunity for local counselors to learn about the CIP application process which in turn, will assist them in advising and providing resources to potential students. An exciting part of these programs is the opportunity for counselors to hear about the experiences of current students in the program on a student panel. Counselors are engaged with administrators and staff from the Offices of Admission, Financial Aid, and the Educational Equity Programs at Pacific. For more information visit Community Involvement Program site.

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The African-American Financial Aid workshop was a session on financial aid, college and university admissions processes, campus life and college preparation, as well as information for parents.

Financial Aid Workshops are also available in Spanish.

The College Awareness and Financial Aid Workshop is organized by Pacific and the San Joaquin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the event is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the A.G. Spanos Center on Pacific's Stockton campus. It is free and open to the public. The half-day workshop is designed to encourage students to continue their education and assist them in finding ways to pay for college. “This event will allow parents and students to learn about all of the resources available to make their college dreams become reality," said Inés Ruiz-Huston, Latino community outreach coordinator at Pacific and co-chair of the event. "With the current fiscal crisis, it is more important than ever to provide students and parents with more opportunities to receive educational information." The workshop will include both English and Spanish sessions on financial aid, college preparation, high school graduation requirements and numerous other topics. College officials also will help high school seniors apply for federal financial aid online during the event. The sessions will be tailored toward each grade level between sixth and 12th grade. Sessions will cover how to prepare for college, financial aid for legal and undocumented students, and college life, among other topics. Childcare will also be provided during the event.

Our Students of Distinction program provides a free overnight campus experience for students from underrepresented ethnic and cultural groups. The students are able to come and spend the night at Pacific to get a feel for the campus before our admitted student event, Profile Day.

The Pacific PROMISE Scholars Program students who are former foster care and other disconnected students without a traditional family support system. It develops a foundation for a successful college experience by providing advocacy, assistance, and support services for those students who enroll at University of the Pacific.

College Awareness and Finacial Aid Workshop: http://www.pacific.edu/About-Pacific/Newsroom/2011/January-2011/Pacific-to-Hold-Financial-Aid-Workshops-for-Underrepresented-Students.html

The Summer Success and Leadership Academy: http://www.pacific.edu/Campus-Life/Diversity-and-Inclusion/Summer-Success-and-Leadership-Academy.html