Attends Wayne Memorial High School

Are first generation college students (neither parent has a four-year degree) and/or from families of financial need (based on U.S. government guidelines)

Have potential for success in an accelerated curriculum

9th, 10th, and 11th graders must attend one (1) recruitment session. The meeting time will be posted on our website, Facebook, Twitter, and in our Google classroom. 

Students will complete a goal-setting form. They will then receive a self-evaluation survey and essay prompt.

Student and parents will receive a link to complete the secure application and upload their income verification online. This  income verification includes your 2022 taxes and/or any disability income, SS income, child care, etc. 

Students will need 2 teacher recommendations

Program staff will verify student eligibility, schedule interviews, and wait for 1st semester grades to post in mid-January

Committee selects participants based on information collected throughout process

Presentations will be made during 9th grade social studies classes in September

Students will attend a mandatory meeting online in late October to begin the application process

Essays are due at the beginning of November and students will be given the application packet with requested tax information

Applications and tax information are due during December

Interviews will be held during January, after 1st semester grades have posted

Selection meeting will be held at the beginning of February