Overall Rating | Platinum - expired |
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Overall Score | 86.82 |
Liaison | Richard Demerjian |
Submission Date | March 28, 2018 |
Executive Letter | Download |
University of California, Irvine
PA-7: Affordability and Access
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.53 / 4.00 |
Patricia
Morales Associate Vice Chancellor Enrollment Management |
Does the institution have policies and programs to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
A brief description of any policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students:
A brief description of any 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 guide and prepare students and families from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
We participate in numerous outreach events involving parents of low-income students. Many of these are in conjunction with high schools, school districts and community organizations that serve primarily low-income students. We also partner with our Enrollment Management to promote scholarship opportunities and information regarding the process of applying for financial aid.
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
Our Office of Undergraduate Admissions ensures that all prospective students and families receive a robust set of resources outlining the many campus support services that assist low-income and first generation students. For example, we have received national accolades for our Basic Needs Hub and food pantry, "Fresh": https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/27/us/california-today-uc-irvine-food-pantry.html?em_pos=large&emc=edit_ca_20180327&nl=california-today&nlid=62837208edit_ca_20180327&ref=headline&te=1
We have also been consistently recognized by the New York Times' College Access Index as the top institution in the country "doing the most for the American Dream." See: https://news.uci.edu/2017/06/09/doing-the-most-for-the-american-dream/
A brief description of the institution’s other policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
See: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/financial-aid/grants/blue-gold/i
ndex.html
UC Irvine's Transfer Admission Guarantee Program (TAG) guarantees admission to highly qualified students from all California community colleges. Admission to most majors at UC Irvine can be guaranteed through TAG for transfer students who meet the eligibility requirements and complete the online TAG application.
See: https://www.admissions.uci.edu/apply/transfer/guarantee.php
Does the institution have policies and programs to support non-traditional students?:
A brief description of the institution’s scholarships provided specifically for part-time students:
A brief description of the institution’s on-site child care facility, partnership with a local facility, and/or subsidies or financial support to help meet the child care needs of students:
UCI Child Care Services
https://childcare.uci.edu/
Subsidized Child Care Form
https://childcare.uci.edu/pdf/subsidizedapp.pdf
A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs to support non-traditional students:
UCI Graduate Division: Students with Families
https://www.grad.uci.edu/about-us/students-with-families.php
UCI Veteran Services supports student veterans with understanding their educational benefits and providing resources and programs to support their transition to student life.
UCI Veteran Services
https://veteran.uci.edu/
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (tracking accessibility and affordability)? (If data is not available, select 'No'):
The percentage of entering students that are low-income (0-100):
The graduation/success rate for low-income students (0-100):
On average, the percentage of need that was met for students who were awarded any need-based aid (e.g. as reported to the U.S. Common Data Set initiative, item H2) (0-100):
The percentage of students graduating with no interest-bearing student loan debt or for whom no out-of-pocket tuition is required (i.e. the percentage of graduates who have not taken out interest-bearing loans) (0-100):
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 (0-100):
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
‘Doing the most for the American dream’
UCI again tops New York Times’ College Access Index for its commitment to upward mobility (June 9, 2017)
https://news.uci.edu/2017/06/09/doing-the-most-for-the-american-dream/
UCI meets U.S. Department of Education eligibility as a Hispanic-serving institution
Latino enrollment reaches 2.57 percent, reflecting campus commitment to diversity (May 22, 2017)
https://news.uci.edu/2017/05/22/uci-meets-u-s-department-of-education-eligibility-as-a-hispanic-serving-institution/
UC Irvine’s rare distinction: It’s an elite research university that’s a haven for Latino’s
Los Angeles Times (June 9, 2017)
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-uc-irvine-latino-20170609-story.html
Chancellor Gillman Celebrates $5 Million Award with Santa Ana Partnership (Sept. 10, 2015)
https://chancellor.uci.edu/engagement/in-the-community/2015/150910-gillman-sausd-grant-celebration.php
UCI outreach to Santa Ana schools pays off
By Howard Gillman, Orange County Register (May 27, 2016)
https://www.ocregister.com/2016/05/27/uci-outreach-to-santa-ana-schools-pays-off/
Chancellor Gillman Furthers Commitment to First-Get Students at Anaheim High Schools (Sept. 27, 2017)
https://chancellor.uci.edu/engagement/in-the-community/2017/170927-first-gen-anaheim-high-schools.php
For more information about access and affordability at UCI, see:
‘Doing the most for the American dream’
UCI again tops New York Times’ College Access Index for its commitment to upward mobility (June 9, 2017)
https://news.uci.edu/2017/06/09/doing-the-most-for-the-american-dream/
UCI meets U.S. Department of Education eligibility as a Hispanic-serving institution
Latino enrollment reaches 2.57 percent, reflecting campus commitment to diversity (May 22, 2017)
https://news.uci.edu/2017/05/22/uci-meets-u-s-department-of-education-eligibility-as-a-hispanic-serving-institution/
UC Irvine’s rare distinction: It’s an elite research university that’s a haven for Latino’s
Los Angeles Times (June 9, 2017)
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-uc-irvine-latino-20170609-story.html
Chancellor Gillman Celebrates $5 Million Award with Santa Ana Partnership (Sept. 10, 2015)
https://chancellor.uci.edu/engagement/in-the-community/2015/150910-gillman-sausd-grant-celebration.php
UCI outreach to Santa Ana schools pays off
By Howard Gillman, Orange County Register (May 27, 2016)
https://www.ocregister.com/2016/05/27/uci-outreach-to-santa-ana-schools-pays-off/
Chancellor Gillman Furthers Commitment to First-Get Students at Anaheim High Schools (Sept. 27, 2017)
https://chancellor.uci.edu/engagement/in-the-community/2017/170927-first-gen-anaheim-high-schools.php
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