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California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP)


A college and readiness program meant to improve the flow of information on postsecondary education and financial aid while raising achievement levels that serves ANY student in the Inland Empire area but focuses on 1st-generation, college-bound, and low-income students. 

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calsoap@csusb.edu

(909) 537-3638

www.csusb.edu/cal-soap

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Affiliations

 
Districts Served
Community Based/ Non-Profit Organizations
  • Apple Valley Unified
  • Fontana Unified
  • Hesperia Unified
  • Oro Grande Unified
  • Rialto Unified
  • San Bernardino City Unified
  • Snowline Unified
  • Upland Unified
  • Victor Valley Unified
  • Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified
  • BLU Educational Foundation (BLU)
  • California Colleges Guidance Initiative (CCGI)
  • College Board
  • Congregations for Prophetic Engagement (COPE)
  • Families in Schools (FIS)
  • Growing Inland Achievement (GIA)
  • Inland Empire 66ers
  • National College Attainment Network (NCAN)
  • San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (BSCSS)
  • Superstar Academy
  • Thinkwise Credit Union

 

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Upward Bound (UB)


The Upward Bound Program assists high school students in both graduating and completing a postsecondary education by providing participants one-on-one academic guidance and support; individual and group tutoring; access to college campus visits throughout the state; providing real-life college experiences through the Summer University held at California State University San Bernardino; and providing guidance and instruction on successfully navigating all aspects of the complex college going process.

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upwardbound@upwardbound.csusb.edu

(909) 537-5023

www.csusb.edu/upward-bound

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Affiliations

 
Program Services
Target Schools
  • One-on-One Academic Guidance
  • College Preparatory Workshops
  • College Campus Visits
  • Tutoring
  • Saturday University
  • Summer University
  • Parental Engagement
Rialto Unified School District
  • Carter High School
  • Eisenhower High School
  • Rialto High School
San Bernardino City Unified School District
  • Arroyo Valley High School
  • Pacific High School
  • San Bernardino High School

 

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TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS)


Educational Talent Search (ETS) helps middle and high school students continue to the next grade level, graduate from high school, and enroll in and complete a college education.

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talent_search@csusb.edu

(909) 537-4380

www.csusb.edu/educational-talent-search

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Affiliations

 
Program Services
Districts Served
  • Academic, financial, and career guidance, including advice on entry to college
  • Career exploration and aptitude assessment
  • Academic tutoring, Mentoring programs
  • College Awareness Activities
  • Exposure to college campuses and cultural events
  • Information on student financial assistance
  • Assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications
  • Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
  • Educational counseling and assistance with course selection
  • Special activities for middle school students
  • Workshops for the families of participants
  • Colton Joint Unified School District
  • Rialto Unified School District
  • San Bernardino Unified School District

 

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)


The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) at California State University, San Bernardino is a federally funded initiative aimed at aiding adults aged 19 and above who wish to pursue higher education, obtain their High School Diploma or GED, or enroll in certificate, vocational, trade, community college, or university programs.

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trioeoc@csusb.edu

(909) 537-8746

www.csusb.edu/educational-opportunity-center

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Affiliations

Program Services
  • Assistance Completing Admissions and Financial Aid Applications
  • Career Advisement
  • Literacy and Financial Aid
  • Partial Test Fee Assistance for those who qualify (HiSet/GED)
  • Postsecondary Information and Advisement
  • Scholarship Searches
  • Workshops: College Options, Applications, Financial

 

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College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)


The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) focuses on helping students who are migrant/seasonal farm workers or the children of migrant/seasonal farm workers stay in school during their first year of college and continue into their second year of higher education.

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camp@csusb.edu

(909) 537-5206

www.csusb.edu/csusb-camp

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Affiliations

Program Services
  • Semesterly Stipends
  • Summer Bridge course
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Counseling
  • Academic Advising
  • Laptop/ Hotspot
  • Cultural Event Trips

 

HEP participants geared for a challenge course

High School Equivalency Program (HEP)


The CSUSB High School Equivalency Program (HEP) provides a bilingual GED initiative tailored
to the needs of the farmworker community.

Affiliations

Program Services
  • Instructional support and tutoring
  • Access to technology and internet
  • Testing and career coaching
  • College and career referrals
  • Financial and economic literacy
  • Financial Aid Advising
  • Academic Coaching

 

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(909) 537-4444

www.firststar.org

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First Star Academy


First Star CSUSB Academy seeks to improve the academic outcomes for youth in foster care by providing academic support and mentorship, as well as by facilitating the development of life-skills, college readiness, and an adult support network, to ensure they graduate high school and persist through postsecondary education.

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calsoap@csusb.edu

(909) 537-3638

www.csusb.edu/csusb-college-corps

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College Corps


The College Corps initiative by #CaliforniansForAll is a state fellowship program that supports college students in contributing to their communities through volunteer service in three key areas: addressing climate change, combating food insecurity, and enhancing K-12 education. The program has three primary objectives: cultivating a generation of civic-minded leaders, assisting low-income students in timely graduation with reduced debt burdens, and tackling societal issues to foster more equitable communities statewide, including AB-540 eligible dreamers.