Our grants provide “gap funding” – the difference between the cost of education and what a student receives in Federal, State and private grants, and student loans. The amount a student still needs to pay can limit the choice of colleges, require a student to often work 25 to 30 hours per week, or even force the choice to opt out of college altogether.

Our Mentors work closely with our Scholars, helping them set budgets and determine how they will get through school on the award package offered by the college, suggesting how to best manage their time, and providing support and encouragement. These mentors, as our students often report, are “what kept me in school.”

Currently 77 students benefit from our program mentored by 58 community volunteers.