Student Programs and Services

Cal-SOAP's mission is accomplished by:

• Providing programs and services to increase student academic achievement
• Making information about college and financial aid more widely available

Programs and services include:

• Financial aid advising
• Scholarship opportunities
• College admissions information
  
• Tutoring & peer mentoring
• College campus visits
• College & career planning
• Parent workshops

All programs and services are free. Individual appointments can be requested by contacting Cal-SOAP.

Participation increases college enrollment

Percentage of students who enrolled in colleges and universities:

• Cal-SOAP participants: 90%
• Santa Barbara County: 57%
• California: 48%