The New Initiative Program (NIP) is a federally funded program designed to provide academic assistance to special population health and pre-health students. NIP is provided as a service of SPC at the Health Education Center. Students may self-refer or be referred to the program by College staff. 

Depending on need, students may receive assistance in such areas as math, English, science, and college survival skills: test taking strategies, time management, stress reduction, and general study skills. Review sessions in specific content areas are offered. NIP learning coordinators are available for individual or small group tutoring sessions. 

The Learning Support Center, sponsored by NIP, provides a hands on learning environment for all students.