About Cal-SOAP

General Information

The California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP), is a statewide program designed to increase the number of students attending college. The program serves elementary, middle, high school, and community college students who:

• Are from limited income families or
• Are first generation college students (1st to attend college from family) or
• Are from areas or schools with low eligibility or college participation rates

Merced County Cal-SOAP has been in existence since 1999. The Merced County Cal-SOAP Staff annually serves students who attend 10 local area high schools, one elementary school district, and students enrolled at Merced Community College. Merced County Cal-SOAP does not only focus on students but on parents as well. We are committed to providing both financial and academic information for parents to ensure the success of their students. The Merced County Cal-SOAP is one of 16 Cal-SOAP consortiums in California.