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PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE

Become a Client

Pathways to Independence is committed to providing the following support for clients:

A team to assist with education plans, emotional health, life guidance and goal setting

Education assistance with course selections, tuition, tutoring, books and supplies

Therapy support for the duration of the program

Mentoring through a powerful connection with a matched mentor

Housing at the Pathways building, or assistance through a rent stipend

Transportation - including gas stipend, car repairs and maintenance

Healthcare support to ensure overall wellbeing and physical health

Referrals to community resources

Client Requirements

Have a serious desire to become empowered, self-sufficient and live productively

Come from a family lacks the ability to provide financial and/or emotional support

Come from a background of adversity, poverty, neglect, or homelessness

Completed a minimum of 12 units (with C's or better) of college-level classes within the last academic year with a GPA of 2.5 or better

Have a serious desire for scholastic growth by completing a college education - such as trade certificate and Associates of Arts/Science (AA/AS), or Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Are low-income, earning no more than the federal poverty level. Potential clients who earn more annually can still apply, but will need to decrease work hrs. to meet income requirements after being admitted into Pathways

Are 18-35 years old, single woman, with no dependents

Qualify for financial through FAFSA

Must be a current California resident for at least a year

Clients of Pathways commit to the following for the duration of the program:

  • Attend classes full-time: 12 units in Spring and Fall, 6 units in Summer
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and get C's or better in all classes
  • Follow a Pathways’ approved education plan
  • Be currently employed and maintain employment to support basic needs
  • Attend therapy as stated in your wellness plan and scheduled and honor all Pathways related appointments
  • Respond in a timely manner to any communications and requests from Pathways
  • Communicate with mentor on a weekly basis and meet in person every quarter
  • Attend all mandatory Pathways events and workshops
  • Volunteer for annual fundraising efforts
  • Hold a valid California driver’s license or be able to obtain one
  • Secure and maintain auto insurance (if applicable)
  • Secure and maintain health insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Provide all required documents as requested by Pathways
  • Submit Monthly Report
  • Be honest and act in good faith in all dealing with Pathways

Ready to Apply?

Application Instructions: Please realize that this program is a long-term commitment (generally 2-5 years or more). Before you complete this application, please gather all the needed information. Your application will not be saved if you do not fill in the required fields (*).

New application coming soon. Applications will be accepted through November 1 for spring of 2027 semester.