ASPIRE AC students are students who face multiple barriers to get their college credentials, and who may need individualized support and services to access, transition to, and succeed at college.
- First-generation students (the first in their family to attend college/university)
- Students who are new to Canada
- Indigenous peoples
- LGTBQ students
- Students who were in extended society care
- Persons with disabilities
- Mature students (Second Career, retraining, etc.)
- Students who identify with diversity groups
- Students facing socio-economic or other challenges