Our St. Thomas Promise is a huge opportunity allowing eligible students to …
Our St. Thomas Promise is a huge opportunity allowing eligible students to attend at no cost and will change their lives and financial situations! The program is right in line with the University of St. Thomas Catholic mission.
Eligibility Requirements
Incoming, first-time college students with a 3.4 or higher GPA* who are from families with annual incomes of $50,000 or less may take advantage of this offer; OR Incoming transfer students with a college GPA of 3.5 of higher who are from families with annual incomes of $50,000 or less may take advantage of this offer.
Eligible students must be a Texas resident and must file the FAFSA form and must be eligible for federal and state aid. UST’s FAFSA Code is 003654. This St. Thomas Promise of free tuition also includes free tutorial services plus a student success coach to help ensure a successful transition to college.
The St. Thomas Promise is renewable for up to four years, providing family income remains in the same qualifying range.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Lynda McKendree at mckendla@stthom.edu or 713 525 2151
The Stay the Course (STC) program is designed to help low-income community …
The Stay the Course (STC) program is designed to help low-income community college students overcome barriers to college completion. STC provides comprehensive case management services to low-income community college students with the goal of helping them persist in school and obtain their degree or certificate. The program provides one-on-one support to aid in the development of academic goals, use of services within the learning ecosystem and support/assistance to identify and mitigate barriers outside the scope of services provided by the institution that negatively impact students learning and success.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Data provided for Stay the Course is collected an analyzed external to TCC. Reports provided by Stay the Course for Fall 2022 - Spring 2023 highlight a total of 463 students participated in the program. Of these, more than 250 were students who were new to the program in 2022-2023 academic year. Reports noted that a majority of students in the program earned less than $21,000 annually. A total of 59 credentials were earned, participants had a nearly 90% course success rate and an 85% persistence rate.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Tarrant County College, Office of Student Affairs
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Renetta Wright at renetta.wright@tccd.edu or 817-515-5255
Under the direction of the Director of Student Retention, the goal of …
Under the direction of the Director of Student Retention, the goal of the Student Success Coaches is to build rapport with students through communication and trust. The Success Coaches use an early alert program called CRM Advise to identify students that are at risk, as they enter the College. The markers used are socioeconomic factors, test scores, EFC numbers, and FTIC status. Success Coaches are responsible for communicating with these students, to ensure that they are aware of services, on campus activities, and social clubs. Using the CRM Advise program, faculty members are also able to send alerts to the Success Coaches when there is a student that is exhibiting at risk behavior(s) in the classroom. The factors that are used would be missing class, assignments, not prepared, and poor performance on assignments. When a professor creates an at-risk alert in Advise, the Success Coach will contact the students through text, email, and phone calls. The Coaches will attempt to build a rapport with the student in an effort to figure out where they can help. In many cases, the student will be referred to on-campus resources, offered time management tips, study strategies, and test taking strategies. The Success Coaches also act as academic advisors to all students and a Financial Aid advisor to students. Finally, the Success Coaches are responsible for all New Student Orientations (NSO). These orientations are offered as a face-to-face option and an online option. The NSO is the first step to improving the first-year experience for the students. The Success Coaches give the students an understanding of what it will take to be successful, while also providing the new students with a clear picture of what is expected of them.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Office of Student Retention, Divionsion of Student and Enrollment Services
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Adrian Sora at adrian.sora@templejc.edu or 2546819668
The Honors Program at Tyler Junior College is designed to serve highly …
The Honors Program at Tyler Junior College is designed to serve highly motivated and creative students by providing an intellectually enriching, interdisciplinary two-year experience. The program fosters an atmosphere of educational excellence with a focus on intellectual exploration, community involvement, and leadership through service learning.
The TJC Honors Program is a focused academic program with unique admissions guidelines and procedures, specialized honors seminar-style courses, dedicated honors faculty, individual advising and planning, reserved housing, and special transcript notation and distinction at graduation. The honors program is open to students from all majors. We pride ourselves on being academically accommodating while also ensuring that students have an intellectually rigorous experience during their time with us.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
For over two decades, the TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) program at …
For over two decades, the TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) program at Frank Phillips College (FPC) has promoted student success by helping students to overcome the barriers that might otherwise prevent them from achieving their goals. This federally-funded Title IV program serves 165 students annually who are first generation, low-income (as defined by federal income standards), and/or are students with a documented disability or impairment. The primary goal of the TRiO SSS program is to give our students every possible tool to express their full potential here at FPC and beyond. We offer a variety of services aimed at increasing students' chances of success, including (but not limited to) academic advising, tutoring, financial literacy education, assistance in filing for scholarships and financial aid, peer mentoring, career and transfer assistance, and grant aid for qualifying students.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: We are our own department and answer to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs.
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Jen Cobos at jcobos@fpctx.edu or 806-457-4200
TexConnect links students to resources both on and off campus through case …
TexConnect links students to resources both on and off campus through case management and student outreach. TexConnect connects Tarleton students with an array of resources, including on-campus pantries. With the Purple Pantries, small-scale student grants, and strategic partnerships students who experience gaps in resources may continue their education. Transportation challenges, food or shelter instability, clothing or academic materials, licensure costs, or many other hurdles can interrupt students’ lives and educational journeys. TexConnect collaboratively joins resources to address those student needs in order for students to focus on their education. By using data from student case management, we can better understand our students and their needs. Data facilitates intentional systemic changes that help retain and graduate our students.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 1165
HOW TO ENROLL: Referral channels embedded in University early alerts, CARE Team, University Withdrawal Flow, and students may be referred or may self-refer/request via our website: www.tarleton.edu/texconnect
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Lora Helvie-Mason at helviemason@tarleton.edu or 254-968-9487
CTC will host a new student orientation to help students get acquainted …
CTC will host a new student orientation to help students get acquainted with the campus and the student services it has to offer. Free and open to all new and returning students. Orientation includes:
How to access your classes What your professors expect of you Tips on being successful in class Services and resources available to Eagles Safety and security Who to contact if you have questions? Breakout sessions with professors based on your degree plan where students get to oversee and discuss your career pathway
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is online only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 360
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program
WEBSITE TO APPLY: www.ctcd.edu/nso
EVALUATION STATUS: No data related to outcomes have been collected from this program
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Life & Activities
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Mariceli N. Santiago Cruz at msantiagocruz@ctcd.edu or 254-526-1259
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