Project REACH

Project REACH is a student support program at Northwest Vista College designed to help students enroll, persist, and complete their degree or certificate. It provides a holistic support model, meaning students receive both academic and personal support to overcome barriers.

The program specifically focuses on:

• Re-engaged (returning/stop-out) students
• Underserved student populations
• Foster youth
• Pregnant and parenting students

Project REACH is designed to support:

• Returning/Former Students: Individuals who previously attended college but stopped out.
  
  
• Foster Youth: Students currently in or formerly in foster care (including those who aged out or were adopted from foster care).
  
  
• Pregnant & Parenting Students: Individuals who are actively raising a child or children.

• Financial Support:
  • Funding assistance (if needed and eligible).
  • Guidance on navigating financial aid and scholarships.
    
    
• Student Support Services:
  • Referrals to on-campus resources like tutoring, writing centers, and academic support labs.
  • Connection to advocacy services and emergency aid.
  • Guidance on college policies and procedures.
    
    
• Mentorship & Community:
  • Opportunities for mentorship from senior advisors or other college staff.
  • Connection to a supportive community of peers with similar experiences.
    
    
• Parenting Student Specific Support (if applicable for NVC):
  • Referrals to free childcare options or resources for student parents.
    
    
• Holistic Support:
  • Discussions and referrals for broader student needs (e.g., housing, food insecurity, mental health resources) as assessed by Senior Advisors.
  • Access to NVC's orientation materials via Canvas to familiarize students with college resources.
    
    
• Navigational Guidance:
  • Assistance in navigating holds, and student accounts.
  • Personalized support to help students overcome barriers to registration and completion.