The Challenger Program
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319 Student Service Center
713-743-5420
www.las.uh.edu/cpThe mission of the Challenger Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education is to provide support to students who either are first-generation college students, come from economically disadvantaged families, or have a physical disability. The Challenger Program is designed to assist students in completing a post-secondary education at UH. Goals:
- • Provide academic and financial support to targeted populations
- • Provide academic and financial support to targeted populations
- • Offer social and cultural enrichment activities
- • Facilitate student learning by offering structured courses and workshops
- • Tutoring: Tutors are available to assist students in a wide range of academic subjects.
- • Counseling: academic, career, and personal counseling is available on an individual or group basis.
- • Academic Instruction: A Reading, Writing, and Study Skills college credit course is available to provide academic support, and enhance basic learning skills.
- • Financial Aid Advising
- • Financial Aid Assistance: Eligible participants may receive grant funding for their education.
- • Social support and cultural enrichment: Opportunities for social gatherings and cultural events are provided.
Certification: - • Tutors are certified by the International College Reading and Learning Association.
