The National Hispanic University

“Make your community, your family, and yourself proud.”

Problem: California Budget Crisis

• Limited Space at State-funded institutions (CSUs & UCs)

• Limited Offerings at State-funded institutions (CSUs & UCs)

"Higher education is the system fuel for California's economic growth. We're rapidly running out of that

fuel," Lt. Gov. John Garamendi

Implications: Fewer Transferring Graduates

• CSU policy: SJSU will not be accepting any applications for admission for Spring 2010. Applies to all categories – freshmen,

transfer, credential, and graduate.

• Transfer students do not have clear paths or timetable to graduation

Solution: National Hispanic University

• NHU provides a clear academic and financial aid pathway and timetable to graduation

• Ability to transfer community college units easily and quickly

Architects of a New Dawn

Student Profile 2007-2008

Gender 64.9% Female

Enrollment

37% Full-Time

Family Income

80+% Moderate-Low Income

Financial Aid

85% Recipients

479 Undergraduates

Academic ProgramsDepartment Associate Bachelor

Business Administration Business Administration

Business Administration

Child Development* Child Development Child Development*

Liberal Studies Cross-Cultural Studies

Child Development

Early Childhood Education

Credential Option•Cross-Cultural•Child Development•Chicano/Latino Studies

General Option•Cross-Cultural•Chicano/Latino Studies

Mathematics & Science Mathematics & Science

Science, Focus: Engineering*Pending WASC approval for Spring 2010

About NHU

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

(WASC)

Accreditation

HistoryFounded in 1981 by Dr.

Roberto Cruz

Location

East San Jose

Strong Academic Support

• Small class sizes ( < 20 students)• Center for College Success

Tutorial Services in all subject areas Individual/Small group study

opportunities• Faculty and Staff Open-Door Policy

Graduation Rates

4-Year 5-Year0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

68%73%

50%

71%

Private-UC EquivalentUC

4-Year 5-Year0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

43%

53%

13%

23%

Private-CSU EquivalentCSU

SJSU Cross-Enrollment Agreement

• NHU students can take up to 6 units/semester at SJSU

• Access to MLK Library

Transfer Services

• Guide transfer-ready students into a university

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s degree

• Academic assistance and financial planning

Transfer Requirements

• Transfer students will adhere to all admissions procedures.  A student will be considered a transfer student having completed:

a minimum of 30 semester units, or 45-quarter units of college level

coursework Minimum GPA 2.0 in all coursework

Transfer Admissions Process

You will only be officially enrolled after you register.

• Submit Completed Application• Transcript Evaluation• Financial Aid

1 2 3 4

Representative Full-Time Transfer Student

NHU’s 2009-2010 Full-Time Tuition: $6,440 Type of Student Aid

(EFC of 1050)Award Amount

Cal Grant B $6,440$1,551 (access money)

Pell Grant $4,300

Total in Grants $12, 291

Total refund per semester

$2,925.50

Note 1: Assumes student meets all eligibility requirements, numbers are approx. Full-time constitutes a minimum of 24 units per year.Note 2: NHU offers a wide variety of Financial Aid products. Note 3: Assumes minimum of 30 Transfer units.

Student Life at NHU

2008 NHU Debate Team

National Undergraduate Bioethics Debate Champions

• Beat University of Miami, Dartmouth, Union College, Williams College and Southern Methodist

• Team members are English Language Learners

Yosimar Reyes• Former NHU student• South Bay Grand SLAM

Teen Champion• Recipient of 2008

Human Relations Award

• Actively working in MAIZ and Mariposas (Queer Latino Poetry Anthology)

• Music Project with Carlos Santana

Student Government AssociationLatino Business Student

AssociationEagle Brothers

MARIPOSAS | HOMBRES

Why Become a Student Leader?

• Personal accomplishment• Networking opportunities, develop socially not

just academically• Learn to become a role model• Helps you get into college• Improve your skill-set

Young Professional

Conferences

Academics

Fun

Scholarship

Familia

Professionalism

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