Transcript C C A N - University Scholarships and Financial Aid

CHANGE IS NATURAL
THE COMMONWEALTH COLLEGE NETWORK
is now
VirginiaCAN
THE VIRGINIA COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK
Why We Have College Access
Programs:
To overcome barriers to higher education
access and success
Barriers Include:
• Inadequate academic
preparation
• Lack of college, career
and financial aid
information and advising
• Scarcity of strong role
models
• Low expectations
• Access to and use of the
internet***
Overview of College Access Services
Financial Aid &
Early Awareness
Admission
Counseling
Parental Advising Scholarships
Campus Visits
Career Advising
2-YR to 4-YR
Transfer Initiative
Internship
Programs
Resource Center
Overview of College Access Services
Adult Learner
Programs
Access Through
Technology
Community
Outreach
Mentors
Peer Tutors
Academic
Counseling
Why We Need VirginiaCAN
• To serve as an informal network for college access
practitioners;
• To improve access to and success in post-secondary
education for disadvantaged, underrepresented, and
first-generation students;
• To provide resources for the development of college
access programs in under-served communities;
• To provide training, technical assistance, support,
professional development and networking
opportunities for existing college access organizations;
Why We Need VirginiaCAN ….
• To develop a public relations campaign to highlight
access programs in Virginia and educate Virginia on the
relevance of post-secondary education;
• To identify opportunities to enhance existing programs
by developing assessment tools to evaluate qualitative
and quantitative effectiveness;
• To accumulate and provide “best practice” efforts for
obtaining maximum parental and student involvement
and benefit;
• To educate local and state policy makers on issues
involving college access.
Who is VirginiaCAN?
Member organizations choosing to join the VirginiaCAN
will be as diverse as the institutions that attended the
College Access Summit in November 2003.
• One such organization is Project Discovery of Virginia,
Inc, a statewide community action program with access
programs in 20 localities across the state.
• The following is a list of the Summit participants:
What can/should a college access
program do?
• Broker resources pertaining to post high school educational
opportunities
• Provide a formal platform for access practitioner networking
• Champion the principle of the Pathways to College “Shared
Agenda”
– Underserved students are capable of being prepared to enter and succeed
in college
– Recognize and embrace learning style differences in underserved students
– Appropriate college-preparatory tools must be made available to
underserved students and their families
– Ensure appropriate resources to fund such initiatives as above
– Evaluate all activity
– Involve all leaders to establish initiatives that ensure successful student
transitions toward postsecondary attainment
What can/should a college access
program do?
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• Develop and maintain websites in conjunction with, not in
competition with, Virginia Mentor
• Coordinate state-wide access professional development
activities
Coordinate regional professional development activities within
the state
Coordinate annual conferences
Maintain “best practices’ library
Coordinate and leverage often disparate efforts to promote
awareness
Coordinate regional awareness fairs
Mentor community-based start up awareness organizations
What can/should a college access
program do?
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Provide state-wide leadership in the awareness arena
Conduct awareness research on a state level
Seek operating resources
Seek grants to fund programs and scholarships
Educate policy makers on access issues, solutions and
needs
• Share resources and make use of economies of scale
• Involve a student component including student tutoring
and mentoring training and networking
What can/should a college access
program do?
• Encourage family involvement and instill optimism that
college is possible
• Offer discreet programs that foster wise secondary
curricular choices
• Coordinate a speakers bureau
• Maintain a taxonomy of access activities
• Maintain a common awareness calendar of events
• Maintain a best practices bank
• Facilitate sharing/cooperation/program development
Characteristics by Level of
Educational Attainment
Less than H.S.
H.S. Diploma
Some College
Bachelor
Advanced
14.8%
32.0%
25.5%
18.1%
9.6%
$15,221
$25,053
$32,470
$48,417
$70,851
Unemployed
10.2%
5.9%
4.8%
3.0%
2.6%
Rec'd Public Assistance
2.1%
0.9%
0.9%
0.3%
0.1%
Good Health
67.3%
82.0%
87.2%
92.6%
92.5%
Volunteer
11.8%
20.8%
31.0%
36.1%
36.1%
Voted
42.1%
56.0%
67.3%
76.3%
82.1%
Age 25 and older
Income
United States population
Compiled from:
The Institute for Higher Education Policy
- February 2005
"The Investment Payoff - A 50-State
Analysis of the Public and Private
Benefits of Higher Education"
Washington, DC
www.ihep.org
Funding provided by the Lumina
Foundation
Gear-Up Program
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Number Served
Grades Served
In-school programs
Summer Programs
Mentors Tutors
FA Parents
Teacher Workshops
Campus Tours
Scholarships
College Follow-up
5,000 yearly
8-12
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Gear Up Program
Areas Served: C-ville, Chesapeake City, Grayson, Halifax,
Hampton City, James City, King/Queen, Lancaster,
Lunenburg, Nottoway, Patrick, Portsmouth, Pulaski,
Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, VA Beach, Washington
Waynesboro, Westmoreland
Unique Features/What We Know: *Fed/state $ 3-4
million-State agency-in schools-grant ends this year.
*Funding ending 2006
Students are low income and many have disabilities be it
mental or physical.
- 4 year program began in 8th grade with one class and was
served in 11 Virginia counties and 2 cities: Accomack,
Buckingham, Cumberland, Dickenson, Grayson, Lee,
Lunenburg, City of Norfolk, Northampton, Nottoway,
City of Petersburg, Prince Edward, Washington. Funding
continued through 4 years of college for follow-up and
support. Funds have not been sought for another 8th
grade class.
Avid –National-East Coast Division
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Number Served
Grades Served
In-School Programs
Mentors Tutors
FA Parents
Teacher Workshops
1980
36 states
5-12
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AVID-National-East Coast Division
Areas Served: Chesapeake, Chesterfield, Cumberland Danville,
Fairfax, Hampton, New Port News, Va. Beach, Williamsburg
Unique Features/What We Know: Feature AVID elective in school
class period/curriculum designed by high school teachers and college
faculty/stress WIC-R: writing, inquiry, collaboration to train staff and
school administrators in AVID methodology/teachers redefined as
advocate and guide as opposed to lecturer/creates site teams from
different disciplines/learning focus -analyze, question, clarify,
comprehend, assimilate work in conjunction with GEAR UP, Talent
Search and similar access programs
Girls & Boys Clubs
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After School
Summer Programs
Mentors Tutors
Service Learning
Scholarships
13-18
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I Have A Dream
• Grades Served
• Scholarships
K-12
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Areas Served: Clark Elementary in
Charlottesville
Unique Features/What We Know:
Adopted 59 kindergarten students for a 12
year program/significant community
support
ROTC 4 Year College Scholarships
ROTC 4 year College Scholarships: to apply must meet the following: Be a U.S. citizen, Be
between the ages of 17 and 26, Have a high school CGPA of at least 2.50, Have a high school
diploma or equivalent, Score minimum of 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT, Meet physical
standards, Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve
Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard) The most competitive candidates for
an Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship will have at least a SAT score of 1100 or an ACT score
Talent Search
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Grades Served
After School
Mentors Tutors
FA Parents
Campus Tours
Trade Schools
1965
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Serves 6th -12th graders plus high school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. Students must be between the ages of 11 and 27 and have completed the fifth grade.
Academic, financial, career, or personal counseling
Career exploration and aptitude assessment
Tutorial services
Information on postsecondary education
Exposure to college campuses
Information on student financial assistance
Assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications
Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
Mentoring programs
Special activities for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders
Workshops for the families of participants
Served 1222 students in Virginia in 2000, roughly
60% female 40% male,
35% black, 32% Caucasian, 23 Hispanic Latin, 4% Asian
AREAS SERVED: Dabney S. Lancaster Community College,
Hampton University, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College,
Mountain Empire Community College,
Patrick Henry Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College, Virginia Highlands
Community College, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State
University, Virginia State University/ Petersburg, Wytheville
Community College
Upward Bound
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After School
Summer Programs
Mentors Tutors
FA Parents
Campus Tours
Scholarships
1964
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Upward Bound helps young students to prepare for higher education. Participants receive
instruction in literature, composition, mathematics, and science on college campuses after school,
on Saturdays and during the summer. Currently, 774 programs are in operation throughout the
United States. All Upward Bound projects MUST provide instruction in math, laboratory science,
composition, literature, and foreign language. Other services include:
Instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and other subjects necessary
for success in education beyond high school
Academic, financial, or personal counseling, tutorial services
Exposure to academic programs and cultural events
Mentoring programs, information on postsecondary education opportunities
Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applications
Upward Bound
Danville Community College Hampton University, Norfolk State
University Old Dominion University Southwest Virginia Community
College Rappahanock Community College Roanoke College Saint
Paul's College Southwest Virginia Community College University of
Virginia/ Charlottesville University of Virginia/ Wise Wytheville
Community College Virginia Highlands Community College Virginia
Polytechnic Institute & State University Virginia State University
Virginia Union University Tidewater Community College
Upward Bound Math/Science
Upward Bound Math/Science: Southwest Virginia
Community College campus only
Upward Bound Math/Science helps students from lowincome families to strengthen math and science skills. In
addition, students learn computer technology as well as
English, foreign language and study skills. More than 130
programs are serving students throughout the
country.
Student Support Services – Post
secondary
Student Support Services make it possible for low-income students to stay in college
until they earn their baccalaureate degrees. Participants who include disabled college
students, receive tutoring, counseling and remedial instruction. Students are now
being served at 930 colleges and universities nationwide.
AREA SERVED: Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Hampton University Mountain
Empire Community College Lord Fairfax Community College Norfolk State University Old
Dominion University Patrick Henry Community College Paul D. Camp Community College
Radford University Rappahannock Community College Southwest Virginia Community
College Thomas Nelson Community College Tidewater Community College University of
Virginia/ Wise Virginia Highlands Community College Virginia State University Virginia
Western Community College Wytheville Community College
The Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs provides
funding to enhance the skills and expertise of project directors
and staff employed in the Federal TRIO Programs. Training
projects may include conferences, seminars, internships,
workshops, or publication of manuals. Training topics are based
on priorities established by the Secretary of Education and
announced in the Federal Register notice for application. The
TRIO Training program provides training and information on
the following topics:
Improving student retention
Counseling services
Student testing
Working with specific TRIO populations
Legislative and regulatory requirements
Program evaluation
College Is Possible
• Year Founded
• FA Parents
1997
On campus
College Partnership
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Mentors Tutors
FA Parents
1989
1750
7-12
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The College Place
• Grades Served
• FA Parents
Jr –Sr High
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Areas Served: Prince William, Arlington, Manassas City Manassas Park, Alexandria
City, Fairfax County
Unique Features/What We Know: Web based support on various topics with
recommended reading for each grade level/significant volunteer labor/counseling
and career planning/scholarship referrals
Patrick County Education Foundation
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2001
Number Served
290
Grades Served
7-12
After School
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Areas Served: Patrick County High School
• Unique Features/What We Know: Community supported college access
program. GED classes and testing offered for adults. Workforce Training
Program for adults with computer classes, 84 hour skill training classes
plus courses in tourism
Partnership for the Future
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After School
Summer Programs
Mentor Tutors
FA Parents
Campus Tours
Areas Served: Richmond
1995
300
10-12
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• Unique Features: Students spend 2 summers as interns
with local businesses 4 days a week for 7 weeks and one
day a week working on personal and professional
development. During school year, they attend biweekly/monthly workshops.
Rappahannock College Access
Areas Served: Rappahannock County
Unique Features/What We Know: New Organization –
College Access Resource Center at Rappahannock High
School in school counseling services offered to low
income and first generation college potentials
STARS (VA Tech)
Areas Served: Pittsylvania and Danville City Schools
Unique Features/What We Know: 3 internet & E-commerce,
robotics and Automation, Civic Projects & Community
Development yr, non-formal learning experiences in
Information Technology, enhance critical thinking, teambuilding, and decision-making skills. IT emphasis on Life and
Earth Sciences
Tidewater Access
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1988
10,000
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Areas Served: South Hampton Roads – Norfolk Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth
Virginia Beach Public Schools
Unique Features/What We Know: In-school advisors – large private funding
(individual, corporate, foundation) detailed web services and links
Project Discovery
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Mentors Tutors
Service Learning
FA Parents
Campus Tours
Trade Schools
Scholarships
1985
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College Guides
• Conceived and Implemented by UVA
• Select High Schools in Virginia…low collegegoing rates
• College choice neutral
• Admissions Counseling
• Financial Counseling
• Parental Counseling
Mentors
Areas served: Tidewater Region, Patrick County, Alexandria,
Fairfax, Rappahannock, Warren Charlottesville/Albemarle,
Richmond, Halifax
Unique Features/What We Know: 20 recent UVA grads will
be trained and placed in 14 school access programs
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
• Year Founded
1986
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Areas Served: City of Alexandria
Unique Features/What We Know: Secure numerous
scholarships funds from individuals, area businesses, as
memorials scholarships sometimes for more than one yearworkshops for student and parents, strong partnership with
Alexandria PD Program
Jack Kent Cooke (National)
• Year Founded
2000
• Scholarships
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Areas Served: National
Unique Features/What We Know: Provides significant grant funds to state
access programs: Fairfax, Rappahannock, Warren, Tidewater, Patrick and
Alexandria and two year support to UVA Guides. Foundation goal is to
provide scholarships up to $50,000 per year to 650 students from across the
country. The Young Scholar Program selects high achieving high school
students and Assist them with school suitability, online courses, software
purchases, advanced musical or scientific training and with career goals.
Undergrad transfer/graduate scholarships available.
Innovation funds support new models with existing programs.
Warren County Coalition