| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.10 |
| Liaison | Jim Dees |
| Submission Date | May 21, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Appalachian State University
PAE-10: Affordability and Access Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Linda
Foulsham Director Office of Equity, Diversity and Compliance |
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Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s participation in federal TRIO programs:
The university participates in the federal TRIO programs with GEAR UP and Upward Bound. The mission of the GEAR UP initiative is to accelerate the academic achievement of middle and secondary school students in the Alleghany, Avery, Burke Counties in North Carolina, so that increasing numbers will graduate from high school and enroll and succeed in college.
The objectives of GEAR UP are to: Ensure that all students have access to rigorous courses that prepare them for college; Provide early information about college options, required courses, and financial aid; Increase the participation and success of students in "gateway" courses such as Algebra; Provide information to families about the costs of college and the availability of student financial assistance; Be a catalyst for school reform especially at the middle school grades; Provide support for parents in preparing their students for college; Develop intensive tutoring, mentoring, and counseling programs that meet students' needs; Build capacity for continuous school improvement through funding and assistance for staff training and professional development.
Upward Bound is an academic support program funded by the U. S. Department of Education's TRIO Programs division. Upward Bound provides the necessary support for families who meet federal income guidelines and/or first generation high school students to complete high school, enroll in college, and successfully obtain a four-year college degree.
Students spend six weeks each summer living on campus at Appalachian. Students get help choosing high school courses; Go on trips to the beach, camping, kayaking, backpacking, & more; Go to plays, concerts, and lectures; Receive help developing a resume and cover letters that will earn scholarships; Visit and compare colleges; Receive help applying for college and obtaining financial aid; Meet and become friends with students from three other high schools. All of these opportunities are FREE!
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A brief description of the institution’s policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students?:
Appalachian State University is committed to making higher education affordable for every North Carolina student and has developed the Appalachian Commitment to a College Education for Student Success (ACCESS) program as a method to insure that students from low-income families in North Carolina can attend Appalachian debt-free.
The ACCESS program offers such students a four-year university education at Appalachian debt-free. Specifically, the ACCESS program supplements federal financial aid grants, state financial aid grants and scholarships, and other forms of financial assistance with sufficient funds to cover the cost of institutional charges (tuition, fees, room, board) and an on-campus job for personal expenses for up to four years (eight semesters). Along with the financial assistance for students, a comprehensive program of academic support is a part of Appalachian’s ACCESS program.
http://lap.appstate.edu/welcome-access
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A brief description of the institution’s programs to equip the institution's faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
The Division of Student Development provides educational programs and resources to faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds. The Learning Assistance Program provides academic resources and support to these students.
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A brief description of the institution’s programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
The College Awareness Programs work with low-income students and their families to prepare the students for higher education. http://gocollege.appstate.edu/
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A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
The university has a number of scholarships that are awarded to students based on financial need: http://www.admissions.appstate.edu/scholarships/search/results/taxonomy%3A70
The university's ACCESS program ensures that eligible low-income students from North Carolina can attend the university debt-free. http://lap.appstate.edu/welcome-access
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A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
The Admissions Office has information available to parents: http://www.admissions.appstate.edu/parents
The College Awareness Programs work with low-income students and their parents to provide them with information about the higher education experience. http://gocollege.appstate.edu/
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A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
The Office of Admissions has trained recruiters who target students from low-income backgrounds. The Office of Admissions recently hired an Assistant Director for Access who will be enhancing the university's outreach efforts to low-income students and students from other under-represented populations.
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A brief description of the institution’s other admissions policies and programs:
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A brief description of the institution’s other financial aid polices or programs:
The Office of Financial Aid works with students and their families to assist with eliminating financial barriers to attending Appalachian. http://financialaid.appstate.edu/
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A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs not covered above:
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The website URL where information about programs in each of the areas listed above is available:
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