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ACCESS Collaborative Program 

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in Single Parent Families One Degree at a Time

  

The ACCESS Collaborative Program is an academic and social support program that assists low-income minority single parent students who are pursuing a college education at The Ohio State University.

Program Overview
The ACCESS Collaborative Program is an academic and social support program to assist low-income, single parent students who are pursuing a college education at The Ohio State University. While the Program strives to increase the retention rates of all low-income, single parent students, attention is given to the unique circumstances of students from diverse social groups, including minorities. By minimizing the barriers that may prevent their full participation, the ACCESS Collaborative Program works to create a campus climate that is inclusive for all. 
Who We Are:
The ACCESS Collaborative Program, which was established in 1989, was created to enable single parent students with custody of their children to earn an undergraduate degree an find employment suitable to their academic preparation. The Program coordinates University and community support services to meet the single parents' needs as students and heads of household.
Who We Serve:

The ACCESS Collaborative Program welcomes both male and female undergraduate single parent students who have full physical custody of their dependent children and are either full-time or part-time students at The Ohio State University. ACCESS Collaborative offers students three categories of involvement with corresponding services dependent on the level of participation.  

Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements:
  • Full time students with minimum GPA of 2.3 and have full, physical custody of their children
  • Part-time or full-time students; no minimum GPA; physical custody not required
  • Any single parent students who may wish to attend ACCESS Collaborative Programming only 
Services Offered
The following services are offered by the ACCESS Program:
  • Programming on parenting & life skils; child development; and financial planning
  • Single Parent Group
  • Priority Registration
  • Scholarship Opportunities
  • Mentoring
  • Professional Development
  • Evening Child Care
  • Housing Assistance
Workshops
All participants are required to attend workshops and programming consisting of:
  • Parenting Skills: building self-esteem and promoting autonomy in children, improving family harmony, guiding children to maturity.
  • Financial Planning: how to apply for financial aid, household budgeting, how to save and invest for the future.
  • Life Skills: stress management, relationship building, communication skill development

Contact Info:

Buckeye Village Community Center
2724 Defiance Dr., Ste. 204
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614) 247-7092
Fax: (614) 688-5763
odi-access@osu.edu

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.



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