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To be eligible, you:
- Must be a Channel Islands or Hueneme high school student enrolled in grades 9-12 (or if currently in 8th grade, if you will be enrolled at either high school the following academic year, you are eligible as well)
Additional Qualifications
You must also meet at least one of the following- you do NOT need to meet all of the below:
- Be a first-generation college student; meaning that neither parent has received a four-year (bachelor's) degree
OR - Meet specific taxable income guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education
OR - Are academically struggling as evidenced by GPA and/or state test scores
If you have questions about any of the requirements, please contact us! Many students read our qualifications and think they may not qualify, and oftentimes, they do! So please call us with any questions!
Student Expectations
While you are in our program, you are expected to rise to the occasion and participate in all aspects of it. These expectations will be discussed with you during your student/parent mandatory onboarding meeting with our student advisor. Additionally, to come on our fun field trips to different universities and other fun events you must stay consistent with our expectations as priority is given to those who participate in all aspects of our program.