The California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) is a state legislated program established in 1978 and is administered through the California Student Aid Commission. Cal SOAP serves low income, first-generation students and/or students attending schools with traditionally low college-going rates.

Cal SOAP’s mission is to help students improve their academic performance and make information about postsecondary education and financial aid more widely available.

What We Do

College Peer Advising - College Student Advisors work with high school students on all aspects of preparing for college (college search, choosing a major, college & financial aid applications).

Tutoring - College Student Tutors work with students at community sites to provide academic support.

Financial Aid Workshops - Family workshops to assist with completing financial aid applications.

College Prep Summer Camp -  A week long intensive program to prepare rising seniors for the college application experience.

Sites We Serve

Long Beach Unified School District

• Beach High School
• Cabrillo High School
• Jordan High School
• Lakewood High School
• McBride High School
• Millikian High School
• Poly High School
• Renaissance High School

Compton Unified School District

• Centennial High School
• Compton High School
• Dominguez High School

Whittier Union High School District

• California High School
• La Serna High School
• Pioneer High School
• Santa Fe High School
• Whittier High School

Lynwood Unified School District

• Firebaugh High School
• Lynwood High School
• Vista High School

Long Beach Job Corps