Officials at Stanislaus State in Turlock recently announced two significant initiatives aimed at enhancing student success and broadening the University’s diversity efforts.

Stan Pledge Program

Recognizing the hurdles associated with the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process, the Stan Pledge program will provide significant financial support for eligible incoming undergraduate students for the 2024-2025 academic year. The program will support new first-year and transfer undergraduate students with essential financial assistance covering 100 percent of their tuition fees, including mandatory campus fees for the upcoming academic year that are not covered by grants or scholarships.

“We believe that financial barriers should never hinder a student’s pursuit of higher education,” said Interim President Sue Borrego. “We are investing in our community’s future and this program demonstrates our commitment to fostering an environment where students can achieve their educational aspirations and contribute their fullest potential to the Central Valley’s collective future.”

Championing Student Success

Stanislaus State has been allocated $80,000 in one-time funding by the California State University (CSU) to fund programs and projects to advance Black student success. The allocation, announced by the CSU, is part of the university system’s $10 million, three-year commitment to fund numerous programs and projects on its 23 campuses to meet recommendations in its Black Student Success report, released in June 2023.

“This funding will have a positive impact on our campus and for our students,” said Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Sacha Joseph-Mathews. “We are strategically allocating our funding to strengthen a number of programs that are already up and running. These programs are designed to recruit and retain more Black students and foster a sense of belonging while directly addressing equity gaps in graduation rates.”