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Find similar grantsCal-SOAP (California Student Opportunity and Access Program) is sponsored by California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). Cal-SOAP projects operate throughout California by consortia of secondary and postsecondary schools and community agencies. They collaborate to expand college access initiatives, strengthen outreach efforts, and uplift students in underserved communities.
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gov/cal-soap#main-content) ## Outreach & Materials Menu * All in for Financial Aid * Register for Online Webinars * California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) * Project Director Resources * Community College Deadline * Undocumented Students (CADAA) * Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) * Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) Program * Mixed-Status Families (CADAA) * All in for Financial Aid * Register for Online Webinars * California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) * Project Director Resources * Community College Deadline * Undocumented Students (CADAA) * Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) * Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) Program * Mixed-Status Families (CADAA) ## California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) Established in 1978, the **California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP)** improves access to postsecondary education and financial aid for low-income and first-generation students in underserved regions.
Today, 16 projects operate across California, collaborating with schools and community agencies to enhance college participation while preventing service duplication. ##### **What Cal-SOAP Means for You! ** **Students & Families:** Get personalized guidance on financial aid and college admissions to make higher education accessible and affordable.
**Counselors & High School Staff:**Partner with Cal-SOAP to connect students with critical resources, workshops, and support for higher education success. **Community Partners:**Collaborate with Cal-SOAP to expand college access initiatives, strengthen outreach efforts, and uplift students in underserved communities.
**College Success Coaches:**Gain hands-on experience mentoring students, providing guidance, and shaping the next generation of college graduates. ##### **Cal-SOAP Locations** Find your local Cal-SOAP below! Cal-SOAP projects operate throughout the state by consortia of secondary and postsecondary schools and community agencies.
* Central Coast Consortium * Central Valley Consortium * East Bay and Solano County Consortium * Riverside County Consortium * San Bernardino County Consortium * San Diego and Imperial Counties Consortium * San Francisco Consortium * Santa Barbara Consortium * South County Gilroy Consortium * South San Joaquin Consortium If you have any Cal-SOAP related questions, please email CSAC atcalsoap@csac. ca.
gov. If you are looking for contact information for individual Cal-SOAP locations, visit our Cal-SOAP contacts page.
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Cal-SOAP (California Student Opportunity and Access Program) is funded by California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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