Passport to College Update

SJDC Foundation MeetingSeptember 9, 2013

Michael Kerns Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student

Services

Passport to College Update

Background

Planning for Fall 2014

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Background

In 2006, Passport to College was designed in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, Superintendent/President, and the Delta College Foundation to address:

Low high school graduation rates

Low college-going rates

Low average income

Low literacy rates

High unemployment rate

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Background

Delta College and the Delta Foundation agreed to:

Offer every 2006-07 fifth grade student, enrolled in a public school in the SJDC District, the opportunity to enroll in the Passport to College program

Cover the cost of enrollment fees to attend Delta College for two years

Number of Potential Students: 12,036 students in 257 fifth grade classrooms in 146

elementary schools in the SJDC District

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Background

Passport to College Program Agreement Requirements: Must be enrolled in 5th grade in a public school district

within the SJDC District during 2006-07 Must earn a high school diploma, GED or pass the

California Proficiency Exam from a high school within SJDC District, within the eight year period

Must complete a “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA) and scholarship application

Complete a Delta College Application for Admission and take the Assessment Test

Attend Parent/Student meetings5

Field trips to Delta College (These field trips were paid for by participating districts)

Background

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Campus Open House events were held for 6th - 9th grade students to learn about Delta College programs and to prepare for their future

Background

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Mandatory Parent/Student meetings were held to learn about educational goals and opportunities

Background

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Planning for Fall 2014

How are we going to honor our financial commitment?

How many Passport Students plan to attend Delta?

What classes do we need to offer?

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Planning for Fall 2014

How are we going to honor our financial commitment?

Approval of Loan Agreement On October 16, 2012, the Board of Trustees approved

a $2.25 million loan agreement to the Delta College Foundation for the purpose of honoring the Passport to College Enrollment Fee payment commitment

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Planning for Fall 2014

How many Passport Students plan to attend Delta, and what classes do we need to offer?

Passport to College Task Force established in 2012Assessment Testing locations added at 15 high schoolsDeveloped Communication Plan in January 2013

Meeting with high school principals, counselors, and staff Visit high schools to assist Passport students with the application

process Letters and information flyers sent to Passport students/parents

Application by June 16, 2013 Assessment Test by July 1, 2013

Continue to respond to emails and telephone calls11

Communication Plan OutcomesPotential Passport Students 6,987

Completed Applications 2,569 (29%)

Completed Assessment Testing 2,031(21%)

Planning for Fall 2014

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Next StepsFall 2013

Mandatory Parent/Student Meetings at High Schools Review Passport to College Program Requirements

• Application for Admission

• Assessment Test

• FAFSA

Spring 2014

Financial Aid Outreach Teams will conduct workshops at each High School to assist parents in completing the FAFSA

Planning for Fall 2014

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Destination Delta College, Fall 2014!

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