Aubrey E. Sirman, Robert E. Gutierrez, David L. Keys

Arrupe College, a two-year associate degree program within Loyola University Chicago, is designed to make a college degree more affordable, accessible, and achievable. Arrupe serves a diverse student body, most of whom identify as students of color and first-generation. To make college financially realistic, tuition is capped so that state and federal aid cover tuition, keeping the cost of attendance under 2k annually. Recognizing that affordability extends beyond tuition, students receive non-tuition support such as laptops, on-campus meals, textbooks, and access to on-campus housing. Wraparound resources such as social programs, peer tutoring, and on-campus social workers expand accessibility, removing barriers to academic success. Finally, achievability is supported by a strong high touch advising model that pairs a small cohort of 20-25 students with a faculty advisor who offers guidance through both academic challenges and life obstacles. To keep students on track, we monitor their progress through early and midterm alerts, providing guidance when appropriate. Immediate support is integrated with long-term career planning, and specialized transfer pathways. Financial support extends beyond the associate degree through Loyola partnerships, providing scholarships for continued study. By making college affordable, expanding resource accessibility, and building achievable pathways, Arrupe ensures students have the support they need to reach their academic and career goals.