Program Options and Fees

These services offer the highest level of support to a student and include both group and individual components.

• Tier I Student Candidate: Students who need intensive, one-to-one, educational, and social support. These are typically incoming first-year and transfer students. If a student needs Tier I services beyond their first year, recommendations will be on a case-by-case basis.
• Services in Tier I include:
  • Weekly individual sessions with the student.
  • Weekly dedicated study time (minimum of 2 hours).
  • Weekly group sessions (minimum of 2 hours).
  • Weekly prep with the student to review assignments and monitor progress toward goals.
  • Connecting students to campus resources (counseling, tutoring, etc.).
  • Preparation for employment (mock interviews, job searches, completing applications, etc.).

These services include group and individual components but occur in less frequency than at the Tier I level.

• Tier II Student Candidate: These services are typically for second year students.
• Services in Tier II include:
  • Bi-weekly individual sessions with the student.
  • Group sessions (minimum of once a month).
  • Weekly prep with the student to review assignments and monitor progress toward goals.
  • Preparation for employment (mock interviews, job searches, completing applications, etc.).
  • Employment observations (job shadows, informational interviews, etc.).

These are individual services offered to students that include regular check-ins and referrals to appropriate resources/services.

• Tier III Student Candidate: These services are typically for a student in the third year and beyond.
• Services in Tier III include:
  • Individual sessions as needed by the student, or at a minimum of once a month, to support progress towards graduation and professional employment.
  • Preparation for employment (mock interviews, job searches, completing applications, etc.).
  • Employment observations (job shadows, informational interviews, etc.).

This service is provided in conjunction with the College Resources for Success course and Tiers I–III and is not a standalone service.

• Orientation Candidate: This service is for a student going on co-op for the first time.
• Services in Orientation include:
  • Individual sessions to review general job tasks.
  • Provide coordination at a worksite (if necessary).
  • Monitoring to ensure the student is meeting expectations of the worksite and has the supports necessary to be successful.
  • Teaching skills and reinforcing skills.