One-on-One Personalized Academic & Career Support SPF participants are required to schedule one meeting per quarter with the SPF Counselor. This meeting will encompass conversations regarding academics/classes, resources, opportunities on-campus (jobs, internships, volunteering, etc.), and any personal support needed.
Academic and Enrichment Monthly Workshops Workshops are specifically designed for SPF participants and will take place throughout the school year. Workshops will cover a range of topics, including on-campus resources and opportunities, time management and study skills, health and wellness, financial literacy, summer planning, career exploration, graduate school preparation, etc. Certain workshops are in collaboration with other workshop initiatives occurring at Student Success Initiatives and the Transfer Student Hub.
Testing Material and Printing SPF participants have access to free printing and testing materials such as scantrons and blue books.
LARC Tutoring Scholarship UCI offers on-campus tutoring through the Learning and Academic Resource Center (LARC). This scholarship allows SPF participants to have their LARC tutoring paid for by SSI. SPF participants are required to complete an online scholarship agreement form and must adhere to the terms of the agreement every quarter. Click here to learn more about the LARC scholarship!
Textbook and Chromebook Loan Program SPF participants may borrow available textbooks, Chromebooks, and other learning materials each quarter, at no cost to them, through the Gateway Initiatives’ Book and Chromebook Loan Program. SPF participants sign a contract each quarter that allows them to check out up to two textbooks or course materials per quarter.
CalFresh Assistance The SPF Program works closely with the on-campus CalFresh Advocates to help and guide the SPF participants with the CalFresh application. SPF participants have access to other Fresh Hub services such as emergency meal swipes
Referrals to On-Campus Liaisons and Community Organizations SPF participants are referred to our liaison for academic advising and support, housing issues, financial aid concerns, and mental health services.
Welcoming Community and Study Space SPF participants are welcomed and encouraged to visit the Student Success Initiatives office. SPF participants have access to their SPF Counselor/Coordinator.
CalWorks Verification SPF Counselors/Coordinators will complete Welfare-to-Work Referrals for Education/Training forms.
Community Support SPF participants and their families are invited to social/community events throughout the academic year.
