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 | "Beyond High School" College Fair: November 22, 2008 (Website) Previously Participated Colleges
College Prep Resources
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College Access Now: 206-252-2312 www.collegeaccessnow.org
Help in; SAT/ACT test preparation. Intensive assistance in the college
admissions process; Help in obtaining financial aid and
scholarships; and guidance in transition to college.
Black Achievers Program 206-322-6969
YMCA Of Greater Seattle http://www.seattleymca.org
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www.educationaccessnetwork.org
Provides students with free and affordable access to courses and programs aimed at helping students prepare for and succeed in higher education and other academic endeavors. Courses include test preparation, preparing the college admissions essay and application, and subject review courses in math, science, English, and writing.
http://www.rainierscholars.org
Prepares talented students of color for long term success and
college graducation. Program includes Academic enrichment, Counseling
activities, Leadership training and resources and information for
families.
http://depts.washington.edu/uwdrmprj/
Efforts initiated by UW students reaching out to first generation
and low-income high school students in helping them achieve their
dreams of attending college.
Serving: Chief Sealth, Foster and Renton high Schools.
425-416-2046 or 425-416-2000 Website
Focuses on preparing students for College Success. Provides test preparation, college visitation program, academic advising, leadership development, after school programs, early outreach for college awareness.
Click here for a list of Participating High Schools
Upward Bound Program: (several locations)
http://depts.washington.edu/ub/index.html
Upward Bound is a federally funded program which has two major goals: 1. To encourage and assist students to graduate from high school, and 2. To prepare students to enter and complete a postseconday education program.
Cleveland, Nathan Hale and Franklin 206-543-9288
Roosevelt, Franklin, Indian Heritage, Summit 206-527-3691
Evergreen, Tyee, 206-768-6676
Ballard, Garfield, Ingram, Rainier Beach, Chief Sealth, and West Seattle High Schools 206-386-1027
Seattle Public Schools 206-252-0199 Website
GEAR UP: University of Washington 206-616-6245 http://depts.washington.edu/gearup/
Federally funded program with the goal of helping students stay in school, study hard, take right college-prep courses and have high aspirations to pursue college studies.
Middle Schools: African American Academy, Aki Kurose, Deny, Madrona K-8, Meany, Mercer/Seahawks Academy
High Schools: Cleveland, Franklin, Garfield, Rainier Beach and Sealth
| High School Summer Programs |
| Science Splash, girls, 8th grade: 206-296-5931 Seattle University |
| U-DOC 206-543-9733 UW Medical School Application: Dec - Mar |
| Journalism Summer Workshop, Seattle U. 206-296-5343 |
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This four-year scholarship covers the cost of college tuition, fees and books for low-income students who sign a pledge in 7th or 8th grade promising to graduate from high school and to demonstrate good citizenship. The purpose of the program is to motivate and prepare students to pursue a college education.
Eligibility:
- Students who are eligible for the free and reduced-priced lunch program
- Families who are receiving TANF benefits
- All foster youth
- Families who meet the income standards
Cougar Commitment
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This program pays full tuition and required fees, and is renewable for up to four years. You can qualify for this award if you:
- Are from a low-income or lower middle-income family in Washington and meet State Need Grant or Pell Grant requirements.
- Apply to WSU by January 31 and enroll as a full-time freshman or transfer student.
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) beginning January 1 and no later than March 1.
In general, if you’re from a family of four with an income of $46,500 or less, you could attend Washington State University tuition-free.
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Husky Promise @ University of Washington
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Seattle Foundation
Website
Scholarships from various Washington State institutions
Website
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Four -Year Awards for Seniors
Two-Year Colleges Scholarship
100 Minority Scholarship Gateway List
http://www.blackexcel.org/100minority.htm
African American Scholarships & Internship Opportunities
http://www.littleafrica.com/resources/scholarships.htm
Best time to start searching for scholarships is during the junior year
No amount is too small
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The College Board
http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/pay/
FastWeb
http://www.fastweb.com/
Postdoctoral Awards for Blacks Website
Study Abroad, Special Scholarships & financial aid Website
CollegeNET
http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app
Center for Well-being of Africans in America, P.O. Box 25339, Seattle, Washington 98165-2239. Tel:206-925-4800 moreinfo at cwaausa.org