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| Project Description 1. Project Description: The overall objective of the EOC program is to help adult, low-income, (potential) first-generation college students, get into college. Participants are not limited to that population, so we can help anyone, including High School students. The grant is a 5 year cycle, and each year within that cycle, we are required to serve 1000 participants. 2. What resources do you need? -We need additional funds to pay for participants to take a GED test. -We are working on transitioning to electronic forms that allow us to minimize data entry & associated mistakes. -We are always looking for new partners to work with so that we can reach multiple people at once. -We are also developing ways of providing outcome based data on our efforts. 3. What resources can you offer? -Assistance getting a GED, including paying for the test fee -Assistance applying to college/waiving college application fee -Assistance completing FAFSA application -Workshops for participants to complete and submit scholarship applications -FAFSA Free for All out reach events: multiple college recruiters are present, we help participants complete FAFSA applications, we provide one $500 scholarship to a participant chosen by lottery. -Presentations to large groups on college enrollment and financial resources for attending college. Eligibility Participation in our program requires the following: -college ready (HS seniors, GED students, or HS/GED graduates) -US citizen or documentation proving that they are in the process of gaining permanent residency. -intent/willingness to go to college. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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