The College Crusade of Rhode Island
Summary
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. It offers academic programs, advisor services, and career exploration activities for middle and high school students. High school students pursuing higher education are offered college visits, financial aid information, and scholarships.
Target Population
Goal(s)
Program Highlights
- Participants from the high school class of 2007 graduated high school and attended college at much higher rates than both their peers from urban districts and their peers state and nationwide.
- The College Crusade of Rhode Island has awarded $18 million in college scholarships to 2,500 students.
The Facts
Partners
Higher Education
- 63 colleges, universities, and trade schools, including Brown University, University of Rhode Island, and the Community College of Rhode Island
- New England Board of Higher Education
Business
- Princeton Review
- Im-aj Communications & Design
Non-Profit / Philanthropy
- Exchange City
- The Spirit Program
- Channel One
- Narragansett Council Boy Scouts of America
- Wheeler School
Government
- GEAR UP
- State of Rhode Island
- RI Higher Education Assistance Authority
- Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence and Woonsocket School Districts
Evidence of Impact
Research indicates that College Crusade of Rhode Island students have higher graduation rates and college attendance rates, and may have higher success rates in advanced math courses than their peers.
The College Crusade of Rhode Island: Significant Milestones 1989-2008: A document produced by the developer reports that students in the program graduate high school and enroll in college at higher rates than the national and state averages.
The College Crusade of Rhode Island: Second Annual Report: An annual report card produced by the developer reports that a higher percentage of program students are taking more advanced math courses—and earning good grades in them—in middle school.
Contact Information
134 Thurbers Ave., Suite #111
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 854-5500
http://thecollegecrusade.org
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