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College Support
Once our students enroll in college, they continue to build on the trusted relationships
they established with our staff while in high school. Our College Completion program
addresses the common reasons why students from low-income communities often
drop out of college.
Financial Assistance
Our merit-based scholarships,
awarded in high school and
distributed in college, reinforce
habits for college success (i.e.,
earning money for a high GPA,
consistent attendance, etc.), while
our need-based scholarships
bridge a crucial financial gap.
Advising
College Completion Advisors
continue to support the students
they worked with in high school
by contacting them regularly,
visiting them on campus, tracking
their transcripts, and identifying
ways they may need additional
guidance.
Social-Emotional Wellness
The physical and emotional
transition to college is difficult
for many students, especially for
low-income and first-generation
students who have experienced
trauma. Our social workers train
each College Completion Advisor
to motivate students to persist
through each year of college.
YEAR 8-10
 College Graduation
STUDENTS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
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