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Underserved Students

Programs and policies for students that do not typically receive or have access to an equitable share of education resources. Examples include students that are low-income, first generation, or a part of a minority group.

Califonia Student Oppurtunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP)

Program to Watch
Cal-SOAP works to improve the flow of information about postsecondary education and financial aid as well as raise the achievement levels of low-income elementary and secondary school students. ...More

Admission Possible

Program to Watch
Admission Possible strives to make college admission possible for students who have the potential to attend college but lack the resources to apply. ...More

Talent Search Program

Program that Works
Part of the Federal TRIO programs, Talent Search provides counseling, tutorial services, career advice, mentoring programs, and workshops to keep disadvantaged students on the right track. ...More

Project Graduation Really Achieves Dreams (GRAD)

Program that Works
Project GRAD seeks to improve K-16 students' performance by focusing on family life, discipline, and academic interventions. ...More

Middle College High Schools

Program that Works
Middle College High Schools are physically situated on community college campuses in order to provide under-performing students with earlier access to college. ...More

I Have a Dream Foundation

Program that Works
The “I Have a Dream” Foundation provides tuition support for low-income students. ...More

Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education (Gateway)

Program that Works
Gateway prepares underserved high school students for college and the pursuit of health and science-related careers through community-corporate partnerships. ...More

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)

Program that Works
GEAR UP offers six-year grants to states and partnerships to provide services at high-poverty middle and high schools. ...More

College for Every Student (CFES)

Program that Works
CFES is dedicated to creating and strengthening partnerships between schools and colleges that help underserved youth gain access to and succeed in college ...More

The College Crusade of Rhode Island

Program that Works
The College Crusade of Rhode Island is a comprehensive college readiness and scholarship program for middle school and high school students in low income urban school districts. ...More

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