Resources and Opportunities

The Family Interiors Nutrition and Apparel Department is committed to supporting students through accessible resources and meaningful opportunities. This page features scholarships, student organizations and services that foster learning, connection and success.

Scholarships

Dr. Nancy Rabolt taught fashion merchandising and fashion consumer behavior for 37 years at SF State and was also the department chair of Consumer & Family Studies/Dietetics (currently, Family, Interiors, Nutrition, and Apparel/FINA) from 1998 to 2016. With this scholarship, Dr. Rabolt wishes to support students whose studies and work help to empower families.

Learn more about the Rabolt Scholarship in the College of Health and Social Sciences

Learn more about the CA-AFCS Scholarship

CA-AFCS Scholarship - Extended Education Fund (Deadline: Coming Soon)

Learn more about the Stonestown ADM Scholarship

Learn more about the Diversity in Interior Design and Architecture

Learn more about Riggs Design Scholarship

Dr. Juno-Ann Krohn Clarke started the DPD program in the CFS/D Department and taught for over 40 years.

Eligible: seniors, 2nd baccs, in DPD program who have applied for an internship

Learn more about the Krohn Trust Dietetic Internship Scholarship

Dr. Mau taught Family Resource Management in the Department for over 40 years. Upon retirement she moved back to her home in Victoria, BC and passed away last year leaving funds for our student scholarships. This is in honor of graduate Richard Farrar, long-time friend of the Department for a dietetics or FCS nutrition/foodservice student.

Eligible: juniors, seniors, graduate students in Family & Consumer Sciences nutrition area and Dietetics

Learn more about the Helen Mau Dietetics/Nutrition Scholarship

Two students from the Student Nutrition Dietetic Association preparing warm cinnamon apple samples

Student Organizations

Get involved! There are many FINA related clubs on campus to check out:

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Facilities

Betcher Production Lab

The Betcher Production Lab is equipped as an apparel manufacturing space, allowing students to work with industry-standard equipment, including: Juki industrial straight stitch machines, industrial overlock (serger) machines, buttonhole/button machines, blind stitch machines, industrial pressing equipment, professional dress forms across a range of sizes and genders.

A busy lab, filled with students working on their projects, supplies and fabric strewn everywhere

Textile Testing & Materials Lab

The lab includes specialized equipment for fiber and fabric analysis, such as: microscopy tools for fiber identification, fabric testing equipment (including abrasion and durability testing, washing and care testing equipment, chemical analysis tools and ventilation systems.

Two students testing the durability of a fabric sample.

Digital Design and Computer Lab

A 40-seat computer lab provides access to industry-relevant software and tools, including: Browzwear 3D for digital garment design and visualization, large-format plotters for pattern and poster printing, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.

Textile and Surface Design Studios

Students can explore textile creation and surface design through: dye labs, weaving equipment and screenprinting facilities

Miele Food Lab

A professionally equipped demonstration kitchen and food preparation laboratory to provide hands-on learning in foodservice. 

Location: BH 406

A student boiling pasta at one of the burners in the Miele Food Lab

Study Abroad

Study abroad for a semester or year while earning SF State resident credit toward your major, minor or general education requirements. Enjoy a cheaper cost of living, pay the same tuition, and take your financial aid with you while studying abroad. With programs in more than 36 countries on 6 of the 7 continents, what are you waiting for, start finding your perfect program on the SF State Abroad Database [https://sfstate.via-trm.com/visitor-programs-v2].

  • Chung-Ang University in Seoul, South Korea
  • Incheon National University in Seoul, South Korea
  • Korea University in Seoul, South Korea
  • Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan
  • National Chengchi University in Taipai, Taiwan
  • Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti in Milan, Italy
  • Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane (QUT), Australia
  • Reutlingen University in Reutlingen, Germany (excellent textile and apparel design in German)
  • UniCollege in Florence, Turin, Milan, or Mantua, Italy
  • Chung-Ang University in Seoul, South Korea
  • Incheon National University in Seoul, South Korea
  • Korea University in Seoul, South Korea
  • Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan
  • National Chengchi University in Taipai, Taiwan
  • Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti in Milan, Italy
  • Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane (QUT), Australia
  • Reutlingen University in Reutlingen, Germany (excellent textile and apparel design in German)
  • UniCollege in Florence, Turin, Milan, or Mantua, Italy
  • University of the Arts in London, United Kingdom
  • OsloMet University in Norway
  • Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico (Spanish required)
  • University of Bristol in the United Kingdom
  • University of Hull in the United Kingdom
  • University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) in Australia
  • Chung-Ang University in South Korea
  • Griffith University in Australia
  • University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) in Australia
  • Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia
  • Reutlingen University in Germany in Germany (excellent interior design in German)
  • University of Ghana in Ghana
  • Western Sydney University in Australia
  • Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia