| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.88 |
| Liaison | Lindsey Kalkbrenner |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Santa Clara University
PAE-10: Affordability and Access Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Joel
Putnam Associate Director of Operations Financial Aid Office |
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:
n/a
A brief description of the institution’s policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students?:
The SCU Financial Aid Office assists students and their families in identifying sources of financial aid to help meet the cost of a Santa Clara University education.
About two-thirds of SCU undergraduate students receive scholarship assistance directly from Santa Clara University in the form of either our merit-based awards and/or need-based awards. (see: http://www.scu.edu/financialaid/Scholarships-and-Grants.cfm)
A brief description of the institution’s programs to equip the institution's faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
n/a
A brief description of the institution’s programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
LEAD Scholars
The Leadership Excellence and Academic Development (LEAD)Scholars Program is a four-year program for first generation college students (students whose parents did not attend college) focused on academics, community engagement, and service. Administered by the University Honors Program, this program begins in the freshman year to ensure students’ smooth transition from high school to college. It continues through students’ senior year by connecting students with internships, graduate school preparation, and leadership opportunities. This program academically challenges students while also exposing them to university culture and community. The program also provides academic and advising support, peer mentoring, and community building.
The SCU-Future Teachers Project
The SCU-Future Teachers Project (FTP) was established in 1995 in an effort to provide college-preparatory programming and support to students who want to become teachers in urban and under-served communities. The program now serves over fifty students at the university and high school levels throughout Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. (see: http://www.scu.edu/cas/liberalstudies/eftp.cfm)
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
SCU Need-based Grant is a University-funded grant awarded to freshman by Enrollment Management.
- Need-based;
- Awards: Vary;
- Renewable for 4 years;
- Not indexed to tuition increases;
- Coordinated with federal, state and other University aid;
- Recipients selected at time of admission.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
Financial Aid presentations are given at local high schools.
A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid counselors do presentations at low-income schools where they inform students of opportunities and Financial Aid.
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:
The Alumni Family Scholars is awarded to freshman that are identified from the admission application and decisions are made by the Alumni Family Committee in consultation with the Financial Aid Office.
- Need-based;
- Awards: Vary and limited;
- Children and grandchildren of SCU Undergraduate Alumni;
- Coordinated with federal, state and other University aid;
- Recipients selected at time of admission.
A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs not covered above:
Talent-based scholarships are offered such as music, theater, dance, debate.
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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