• Learning Resources
  • Chalon Learning Center
  • Doheny Learning Resource Center
  • ISAE/Student Support Services
    • ISAE Staff Contact and Office Hours
    • Academic Resources and Links
    • Career/Life Planning
    • Eligibility Requirements
    • Graduate and Professional School Resources
    • How to Apply
    • ISAE Events
    • ISAE News
    • ISAE Newsletters
    • ISAE Services
    • Peer Advisor Program

Eligibility Requirements

The ISAE Program is federally funded by the US Department of Education to serve 225 eligible students.

To be eligible, a student must be:

• A US citizen or permanent resident.
• Accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled at MSMC.
• Meet one or more of the following criteria:
  • First generation college student (neither parent has received a four-year college degree).
  • Limited or low-income (according to federal standards).
  • Documented disability.
• Highly motivated to graduate from MSMC.

Demonstrate Need and Potential

Students must also demonstrate need for program services and potential for success with the program's support.  Students who meet these criteria will be admitted to the program on a first-come, first serve basis.