SUCCESS Consortium

The SUCCESS (Solano University and Community College Educational Support Services) Consortium has been “developing young achievers since 1979”. SUCCESS is one of sixteen Consortia that constitute the California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP). Cal-SOAP is administered by the California Student Aid Commission. SUCCESS consists of member educational institutions and community organizations.

Our program supports the college preparation efforts of students with low income, and/or representing first generation college attendees, and/or from schools in geographic areas with low college eligibility and attendance rates. We primarily work with students in grades 4 through 12, and those interested in transferring to a four-year college from member community colleges.

SUCCESS Consortium has three strands of Educational Support Services:

Direct Student Services

• At member public schools and selected community agencies/organizations throughout Solano, Napa, Southern Yolo, and parts of Sacramento counties in small groups, one-on-one sessions, or classroom presentations, SUCCESS Advisors and Academic Facilitators (college students acting as role models) share information, encouragement and academic skill building activities with students in grades 4 through 12 and community college. Activities include, but are not limited to, assistance in completing admissions, financial aid, and Cal-Grant applications, field trips to tour colleges/universities in the area, SAT/ACT preparation classes, tutoring and academic skill building workshops.
   
• The SUCCESS Transfer Assistance Program (STAP) at Solano Community College, Sacramento City College and Napa Valley College assists students who wish to transfer to four-year colleges/universities to continue their education as part of the Cal-SOAP Transfer Making It Happen Program (TMIH).
   
• Academic Achievement Awards are given for outstanding academic achievement to students who participate in SUCCESS activities each year. Certificates are provided to all ages and two seniors from each participating High School and Community College also are awarded a scholarship in addition to the award.

Special Career/College Information Conferences

At campuses or other locations in the area, SUCCESS sponsors or co-sponsors special events throughout the traditional school year for students, their parents and/or other concerned adults.

Summer Programs

SUCCESS may offer a choice of the following (See Coming Events Calendar):

• The Young Achiever’s Summer Institute – open to students entering 5th through 9th grade in the upcoming fall term, and offers educational enrichment courses on a college campus for three weeks.
   
• The Vallejo Y.E.S. Institute – offers students entering 7th through 12th grade an opportunity to serve the community while earning credits for high school and gaining valuable work experience and skills.
   
• Summer Residential – open to students entering 10th through 12th grade in the upcoming fall term a chance to experience four days and three nights of college life on a selected college campus.

Members of the SUCCESS Consortium

Membership in the Consortium is open to any educational institution or nonprofit educational agency or community based organizations, which makes a philosophical and financial commitment to the purpose of the Consortium and whose location makes participation possible.

SUCCESS Consortium Hot Line

For your convenience, we maintain a 24 hours a day Registration and Information Line at (707) 693-2004. You can access information regarding deadlines for registration and job applications and leave messages requesting registration and application materials.

SUCCESS Consortium Location

The SUCCESS Consortium’s main office is located at 1140 Pitt School Road, Suite B in Dixon, California. A Solano Community College campus office is also maintained in Building 1100, Room 1102.

SUCCESS Consortium Staff

To contact us, please feel free to use the phone numbers and email addresses of the SUCCESS Consortium Staff. For Solano campus office hours, contact Anita Hayes. To contact by e-mail, click on the person's name.