SCHOLARSHIPS
Student Success Initiatives: LARC Tutorial Scholarship
The Student Success Initiatives LARC Scholarship is designed to help currently enrolled income-eligible students facing academic challenges by providing financial support for a Learning and Academic Resource Center (LARC) tutorial. Our goal is to reduce financial barriers and support students in achieving academic success. Students who are eligible for the scholarship are encouraged to review the following to ensure they are on track for completing their scholarship requirements.
Eligibility
You must meet at least one of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for an SSI LARC Scholarship:
Have below 3.0 cumulative GPA AND
Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of -1500
-In order to view your SAI, please check your financial aid portal
Student Success Initiative Program participants who are offered this benefit through their program.
Check with your designated program counselor for any questions.
Requirements
Enroll in a LARC Tutorial by Friday of Week 2
Sign the SSI LARC Scholarship Agreement Form by 11:55pm Friday of Week 2
Complete an Academic Success Plan workshop with a Peer Educator in SSI by Friday of Week 5
Attend at least 10 total LARC tutorial sessions by the end of the quarter.
Congratulations!
Upon completing all three requirements students will be approved for the scholarship and SSI will pay for ONE LARC tutorial on the student’s behalf. The $125 charge will NOT be applied to your Zot Account. You will receive a notification through CampusGroups that your scholarship is approved.
OR
Unfortunately
Failure to complete one or more of the requirements will result in the $125 LARC fee billed to your Zot Account. You will receive a notification through CampusGroups that your application is denied
Failure to complete one or more of the requirements will result in the $125 LARC fee billed to your Zot Account. You will receive a notification through CampusGroups that your application is denied
Frequent Questions & Answers
I received an email saying I'm eligible for the scholarship. What do I do next?
Receiving the initial email stating you are eligible for the scholarship does not imply you will be awarded the scholarship. You must complete all scholarship requirements in order to receive the scholarship. Please review the scholarship eligibility information above for more information.
Is the scholarship offered each quarter?
The SSI LARC Scholarship is offered Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters. At this time, scholarships are not offered in the Summer. If you are looking for support paying for a LARC Tutorial, visit this website for more info: https://larc.uci.edu/all-services/sponsorships/. For students in an SSI Scholar Program, speak to your program counselor.
Why am I not eligible for the SSI LARC Scholarship?
Eligibility for the LARC Scholarship changes EACH quarter. You must have below a 3.0 GPA as well as an SAI of -1500. Active participants in SSI programs are eligible for the SSI LARC Scholarship each quarter.
Can receiving the SSI LARC Tutorial Scholarship impact my financial aid?
Receiving a LARC Scholarship may affect your financial aid package, as students may not be “over awarded” for each academic year. Other sources of aid, such as loans, may need to be revised to allow for this scholarship award. We encourage you to meet with a financial counselor or contact the Office of Financial Aid at UCI at (949) 824-8262 or finaid@uci.edu
Why am I not eligible for the SSI LARC Scholarship?
Eligibility for the LARC Scholarship changes each quarter. You must have an SAI of -1500 as well as a GPA below a 3.0. Active participants in SSI programs are eligible for the SSI LARC Scholarship for the entirety of the academic year.
I am eligible for a LARC Scholarship, so why was I charged for my LARC tutorial?
One of two things:
1.) You did not submit the LARC agreement by the deadline. Even if you are in an SSI program you MUST complete the agreement by the deadline or you will not be considered for the scholarship and/or,
2.) You did not complete the remaining requirements which is to complete an Academic Success Plan workshop and attend at least 10 LARC tutorials.
LARC Tutorial Policies
Be sure to read LARC’s policies BEFORE you enroll in a tutorial
More information regarding LARC policies including Billing & Payment and Add/Drop policies can be found here. Below is the policy regarding the drop policy:
“If you drop during the first week or drop to switch tutorial times for the same subject, there’s no charge. If you drop after 1 or 2 session times, there’s just a $25 charge. If you drop later, you’ll still be billed the same flat rate, even though you didn’t go.” SSI will not be responsible for any additional fees.”
Check the LARC enrollment page to review tutorials being offered
Things to Consider…
- Please note that you can enroll in a LARC tutoring session of your choice prior to completing the SSI LARC Tutorial Scholarship requirements. Signing up for a tutorial session does not warrant you a scholarship, you need to ensure you fulfill ALL scholarship requirements listed above.
- Eligibility changes each quarter. It is possible that you may be eligible for one quarter, but not the next. You will be notified each quarter if you are eligible for the LARC Scholarship. In addition, you must complete the above requirements each quarter you sign up for a LARC scholarship.
- Receiving a LARC Scholarship may affect your financial aid package, as students may not be “over awarded” for each academic year. Other sources of aid, such as loans, may need to be revised to allow for this scholarship award. We encourage you to meet with a financial counselor or contact the Office of Financial Aid at UCI at (949) 824-8262 or finaid@uci.edu
- For any questions or concerns about the SSI LARC Scholarship, please call the SSI office at (949) 824-1142.
Questions?
Contact sssatuci@gmail.com