SERVICE

• Development of an Individual Service Plan (ISP)
• College and/or career exploration
• Academic instruction and refresher courses 
• Career preparation
• Personal assessments and inventories

STRATEGY

• One on one advising to create a self-paced ISP
• Initial academic, personal, and/or career assessment
• Regular monitoring and revising of ISP
• Communication and feedback for successful completion of plan

ACCESS

• Academic advisors
• Financial Aid office
• Career center
• Disability Support Resources services and technology
• Other student retention resources at Grand Valley State University

LEARNING

To include, but not limited to: 

• English: Reading, Writing, Grammar, GED Instruction
• Math: Pre-Algebra to Pre-Calculus, GED Instruction
• Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office, keyboarding, Introduction to Coding
• Science: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
• Foreign Language: Spanish

SUPPORT

• Stipend and Rapid bus pass
• Referral to vetted community organizations
• Assistance with completion of college applications, forms, and essays
• Referral to campus student resources
• Assistance with navigating military/VA benefits

COMMUNITY

Examples include:

• Designated veterans resource center
• Hosted networking events
• Self-help workshops
• College tours and events
• Service opportunities
• Socials such as Coffee & Camaraderie" and "Topics on Tap"