STUDENT ASSISTANCE IN LEARNING (SAIL) at California State University, San Bernardino
http://undergradstudies.csusb.edu/sail/SAIL, the University’s federally funded Student Support Services project, serves 325 students
each year. Eligible participants are students from low-income families, students whose parents
have not earned a bachelor’s degree, and/or students with a learning or physical disability.
The project’s goal is to provide a variety of supportive services to ensure students’ academic and personal success at CSUSB and their persistence towards graduation. SAIL offers:
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Academic advising
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Financial aid counseling and personal financial planning
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Career and personal counseling
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Supplemental instruction courses to promote success in general education classes.
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Courses in college reading, writing improvement and general study skills
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Quarterly and Focus workshops addressing study skills, student resources and personal growth
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Computer/Study Resource Center
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Study marathons to help prepare for final exams
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Assistance with graduate school planning and applications
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Cultural, community service, and leadership development opportunities
SELECTION PROCESS: As there are a limited number of spaces available in the SAIL, priority will be given to:
· Students who are both income eligible and first generation college students;
· Students who have disabilities and are income eligible who require educational accommodations;
· Students with educational histories that reflect a need for academic support
· MOST IMPORTANTLY, students MOTIVATED to make full use of TRiO services
