STAR
STAR (Student Transfer and Academic Retention) is a Federal Student Support Services program. It is designed to identify promising students and provide instructional support services above and beyond what is currently being offered.
Information
- Become a Mentor
- Workshop Event Calendar
- STAR SSS Grant Aid
Forms
STAR Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the STAR Program?
- Who is eligible for the STAR Student Support Services program?
- neither of your parents graduated from a four-year college
- are U.S. citizenship or resident alien status
- you have documented financial need, and/or a documented disability.
- What services are provided?
- Academic, goal setting and career counseling
- Progress monitoring and personal support through regular meetings
- A limited amount of supplemental grant aid scholarships
- Cultural enrichment activities
- Peer/faculty mentoring
- Four-year college visits and transfer assistance
- Study skills, supplemental instruction and tutoring
- Computer literacy and research skills
- Summer bridge program
- Academic enrichment class
- Financial Aid and scholarship application assistance
- How can I apply for the STAR Student Support Services program?
STAR is a Federally funded Student Support Services TRIO program. It is designed to identify promising students and provide instructional support services above and beyond what is currently being offered. The staff of the STAR program will work one-on-one with each student, to get to know them on a first-name basis and assist them with their academic and personal needs.
hideEligibility is determined by federal guidelines. You are eligible to be a part of the program if:
Applicants will be selected three times per year.
hideStudents interested in applying for the STAR Student Support Services program must complete a program application These can be obtained in the STAR office, Student Services Building, Room SSV 208. If you have questions call 661.722.6300, extension 6084.
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