MSW  students who have been accepted to the Humboldt Social Work Program are eligible to apply for School-Based Mental Health Stipends. These stipends are for students committed to a career in school-based social work and will support student preparation to complete post-graduate Pupil Personnel Services -School Social Work Credential program. 

Stipend programs vary slightly based on district and program commitments. 

All stipends require: 

• Placement in regional schools and school-based mental health settings under supervision of PPSC-SSW

• Ability to complete CA Certificate of Clearance process

• Participation in supplemental training, professional development and seminar activities to prepare for PPSC-SSW requirements

See this link for more information regarding the PPSC-SW program at Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt School-Based Mental Health Demonstration Grant:

• One-year term (with option to apply for second year).

• $15,000 stipend per year

• Placements in qualifying schools within Humboldt, Del Norte, Mendocino and Trinity counties.

• Participation in additional School Mental Health Seminar

• Potential availability of limited child care and mileage reimbursement for placement days

• Opportunity to apply for additional $3,000 scholarship towards Humboldt PPSC post-graduate program

 
Northern Humboldt Union High School District: 

• Foundation year students make 2-year commitment to complete placements within district or partnering schools 

• Advanced year students make 1-year commitment to complete placements within district or partnering schools

• $16,000 stipend per year (specifics will be provided during offer year)

• Individualized professional development plan created with LCSW clinical supervisor

• Year for year post-graduate employment-obligation

Del Norte Unified School District: 

• Available to BASW and MSW students. 
  
• District determines eligibility for fund recipients, with priority for individuals residing in the district, with a history of school-based employment. 
• Stipend varies based on student support needs, estimated tuition and program level.
• Undergraduate students are expected to meet steps towards Wellness Coach II Certification, as supported by the BSW Program.
• MSW recipients are expected to meet steps towards PPSC-SSW credential. 
• MSW recipients have opportunity to apply for additional $3,000 scholarship towards Humboldt PPSC post-graduate program

For more information contact: 

School-Based Stipend Program Coordinator

Julie Slater North: julie.slater@humboldt.edu