Delta College is now approaching the end of another semester and for many students, it is time to apply for transfer to continue their education.
One of the overwhelming parts of this process is finding out that continuing higher education comes at a lofty cost. Fortunately, there is a great deal of help out there for students.
One of those programs is the Community Involvement Program (CIP) at the University of the Pacific.
CIP is a scholarship and retention program for first-generation college students from Stockton. The program is intended to help low-income students and first-generation college students.
Qualifications differ slightly between high school and Delta students.
High School students need to be U.S. citizens or Permanent residents, first generation college students, residing in Stockton for at least 3 years, and have evidence of community involvement.
Delta transfer students have the same requirements but will be able to get the U.S. citizen and permanent resident requirements waived.
This will allow students who do not have legal permanent status, such as DACA students, to apply.
The application process is opened until Jan. 22.
In addition to financial support, each student that is part of the CIP program will have access to supporting staff from the CIP community including tutoring and mentoring assistance.
These students will also have the opportunity to network with CIP alumni which can be a valuable tool for future career opportunities.
Locals also benefit from the student-led community projects. The projects are designed to give back to the community as well as promote higher education.