Academic Resliency Scholarship Fund

At CSUSB, each quarter, over 1000 undergraduate students fall below a 2.0 grade point average.  These students are placed on academic probation or are subject to dismissal. Registration holds are placed on their records and thereby, required to meet with a  professional advisor in Advising & Academic Services.  They will be monitored on their academic progress through a signed Administrative Contract involving the student and the advisor.  The student will be required to repeat previously failed courses, reduce course load, meet with their department faculty advisor and raise their grade point average.  It also recommends that the student carefully examine their time studying,  work hours and other extra-curricular activities.  Recommendations are often made to reduce work hours, contact the CSUSB Learning Center for tutorial help, or visit our Career Development Center.

During our contract discussion, we discover the root of the problem related to the student’s low academic performance.    Often, a personal crisis coupled or the need to work extra hours becomes a major concentration and distraction issue.  The advisor will recommend the student to meet with a personal counselor at CSUSB’s Psychological Counseling Center or seek other personal guidance assistance.  

In an effort to retain students and provide additional motivation toward graduation, the Academic Resiliency Scholarship Fund has been created to provide a financial incentive to CSUSB undergraduate students who have been placed on academic probation or are subject to dismissal from the university.  Students will have the opportunity to apply for a grant after they have met a minimum academic achievement level of 3.2 GPA for a specific quarter.  Qualifying students will receive awards ranging from $200 to $1000.

Priority will be given to students who are not receiving financial aid and are working in order to pay for their education.

QUALIFYING FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP

1) Student must be a matriculated CSUSB undergraduate student who indicated on their Administrative Probation Contract that they would strive to meet the minimum 3.2 GPA for a specific quarter.

2)  Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units applying toward graduation units for the quarter he or she has signed the contract.

3)  Once fulfilling #1 and #2 requirements at the end of the quarter, an application form and letter of interest will be completed by the student.  These two documents will be reviewed by the Advising and Academic Services staff team to determine if the student will receive the grant.

4)  Priority will be given to students who are not receiving financial aid and are working in order to pay for their education.  Students receiving financial aid can apply, however, if selected, may reduce his or her total financial aid package.

HOW YOU CAN HELP RAISE FUNDS

1) CONTRIBUTE DIRECTLY.  Send your tax-deductable contribution payable to:

“University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB” designating the amount to

"The ACADEMIC RESILIENCY FUND.

 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA.  92407

2) DONATE AN ITEM.  Our fund is listed as a non-profit organization with EBAY.  THE ACADEMIC RESILIENCY FUND participates in the daily auction of items donated in order to raise funds.

If you have an item you would like to donate to be listed for auction, please call the number below for arrangements. 

View our EBAY Listings: Academic Resiliency Fund Items at MULTICULTURAL TREE

3)  DONATE OWN % of  EBAY SALES.  If you currently sell items on EBAY, you can designate a percentage of your final sale as a donation.   Just select California State University San Bernardino Foundation - ACADEMIC RESILIENCY FUND as the non-profit organization you wish to donate to. 

For more information, call Raymond Navarro, Director

Advising & Academic Services at (909) 537-3022

EMAIL: rnavarro@csusb.edu

Facebook: http://facebook.com/CSUSB.Advising.Academic.Services