About Cal-SOAP

Santa Barbara Cal-SOAP Consortium

Established in 1984, the Santa Barbara Cal-SOAP Consortium serves more than 8,000 students annually enrolled in:

• Carpinteria Unified School District
• Santa Barbara School Districts
• Bishop Garcia Diego High School

The Santa Barbara Cal-SOAP Consortium consists of 11 members.

Cal-SOAP California

As mandated by the State Legislature, the California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) is charged with the following goals:

• Increasing the availability of information to students about the existence of post-secondary education and available sources of financial aid
• Improving students' access to higher education by raising their achievement levels
• Reducing the duplication of services by coordinating outreach efforts

Cal-SOAP is a reliable and trusted resource for schools and school districts to help prepare students for college.

Today there are 16 projects operating throughout California. Cal-SOAP is administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).