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South County Cal-SOAP Application (English)

South County Cal-SOAP Application (Spanish)

Family Agreement (English)
Family Agreement (Spanish)

aSouth County Cal-SOAP Tutor Application
aSouth County Cal-SOAP Advisor Application

Academic Services

Tutoring (In-Class)

Cal-SOAP provides in-class tutoring at high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools. Our staff is paired with a credentialed teacher in order to provide extra assistance for students in the class.

Tutoring (After-School)

We provide after-school tutoring for a majority of our high schools and middle schools. The program is a “drop-in” model in which students are not assigned to tutoring, but are able to receive our services if they choose to do so.

Summer Bridge

This 4 to 6-week summer program is made up of two components. The first is the Elevate Math Program. By providing a middle school and high school program focused on building both math skills and student confidence, Elevate Math helps prepare more students for success in college and careers. The second component is College/Career Exploration. Students participate in a series of workshops, class activities, and college tours to gain exposure to college campuses and their expectations. Students also explore STEM careers with industry experts.

Rising Senior Summer Camp

A 2-day workshop each July that focuses on helping incoming seniors move forward with their college application and personal statements. Cal-SOAP counselors and advisors also work with students on how to finalize their college selection process. All Cal-SOAP eligible students are invited to apply.

SAT/ACT Prep

Cal-SOAP offers a free-4 week prep program each spring. Working together with Crosswalk Education, Cal-SOAP staff assists 10th and 11th-grade students with both strategy and content. Khan Academy, Naviance, Collegeboard, ACT, practice tests, games, and academic tutoring make up the resources used.

College Awareness & Planning Services

Advising

Our Cal-SOAP Advisors offer one on one assistance for our students. College and career awareness, grade checks, financial aid, and A-G Requirements are reviewed on a monthly basis. 1-2 Advisors are assigned per High School and Middle School for the purpose of frequent check-ins with our students.

Cash for College

Between October 1st and March 2nd High School seniors and families are offered FREE Cash for College workshops to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (CADAA) application so they can access financial aid for education and career/technical training beyond high school.

CMIH (College: Making It Happen)

Is a program designed to assist middle school parents, guardians, counselors, and students begin the college planning process. Through 60-90 minute classroom workshops we communicate the importance of early academic and financial planning in order for middle school children to have choices after high school graduation.

College Fairs

Each academic year students have the opportunity to attend a Cal-SOAP-sponsored College Fair. College Fairs are free to students and their parents and provide the opportunity to interact directly with representatives from over 50 colleges and universities.

College Tours (This in-person activity has been modified for virtual access.)

Every year, Cal-SOAP organizes college tours for students in our program. Most of the time, students get a guided tour of the campus and are often able to eat lunch in the student cafeteria. The tours are meant to open the eyes of our students to the possibility and reality of going to college.
Oftentimes, these tours are the determining factors when students are choosing what colleges they want to apply to.
Tours we offer include but are not limited to the So-Cal Tour, CSUMB Tour, Stanford Tour, and the UC Berkeley tour.

Financial Aid Parent Night

Each Fall Cal-SOAP presents and informs parents and students on the financial aid application process for the FAFSA & CA Dream Act. These workshops are provided at each member high school and mainly attended by High School juniors and seniors prior to the onset of the financial aid season.

IGTC (I'm Going to College)

5th-grade students participate in a 6-week curriculum to raise college awareness. The program culminates in a college tour to a UC, CSU, CC, or Private University.

Orientation

Each Fall we provide college readiness workshops to prepare students as they pursue their higher education. Workshops are designed for K-12 students, parents, and educators. Topics include financial aid, college requirements, career exploration, and more.

Honoring George Flores, Inspirational Science Teacher, and Community Leader

Parent Workshops

South County Cal-SOAP offers various morning and evening workshops to parents of K-12 students throughout the academic year at their child's school site. Topics include financial aid awareness, hands-on FAFSA/CADAA application completion/submission, how to navigate the college application process, and many more. During our annual South County Cal-SOAP Orientation, students, families, and educators are offered a myriad of workshops in varied topics, ranging anywhere from "The 4 Systems of Higher Education" to "Banking and Financial Literacy to "Disengagement in Education."

Scholarships

Each year our Cal-SOAP graduating seniors who are planning to attend a 2-yr or 4-yr college or university may apply for the South County Cal-SOAP Scholarship. Applications are available each year in December and due in March. Selections for this competitive process are made each April. In addition, we help students to secure additional financial support by assisting them in locating and applying for other academic and need-based scholarships. Each June, the Cal-SOAP scholarship recipients are recognized at SCCC’s signature event, AlumNight. In addition to recognizing the current class of seniors, donations are collected for the scholarship fund for the rising seniors, planning for graduation and college entrance the following year.

SoCal Tour (This in-person activity has been postponed.)

South County Cal-SOAP offers college tours to our students, and for many, this will be their first step on a college campus. Exposing students to various campuses is an essential part of instilling a college-going culture. We offer individual school tours during the year and in late winter we take a tour of Southern California Colleges. During a 4-day adventure with their Cal-SOAP advisors, high school juniors visit college and university campuses, participate in evening workshops, and meet Cal-SOAP alumni throughout the experience.