Did you know that many colleges offer a free opportunity for students to experience campus life up close, especially students from underserved communities?
These "fly-in" programs not only cover travel and stay, but also offer a chance to meet faculty, explore the campus, and even learn about financial aid and admissions.
It’s a rare chance to see if a school is the right fit—without the financial burden.
Interested in how these programs work and how students can apply.
The Mount Holyoke College Office of Admission has gone live with our fly-in and overnight program application for Mosaic! Students who apply and are admitted to the program will receive funding to travel to our beautiful campus on one of two weekends this fall.
At Mount Holyoke, we recognize that a mosaic represents much more than a work of art. Each of us has a distinctive story, and when we come together as a community, we form artwork that reflects the intersections and connections of our unique experiences and identities.
Program details:
Mosaic is open to all students and will prioritize extending an invitation to rising seniors who come from low-income, first-generation to college, and/or student-of-color backgrounds. Please share this application widely with your students and don’t hesitate to be in touch with us should you have any questions about the program.
Program Dates:
Application Deadlines:
Mosaic 1: September 27 - September 29
September 5
Mosaic 2: November 8 - 10
October 4
Programs include:
Round trip transportation to and from the college.
All meals covered for programming days.
On-campus lodging with another prospective student.
Access to class visits and renowned faculty.
One-on-one time with Admission & Student Financial Services staff.
An immeasurable amount of fun getting to know our diverse and vibrant campus!
Act fast! We will prioritize applicants who apply by August 1, 2025. Any questions? Contact the Mosaic Team at admissionmosaic-g@mtholyoke.edu.
Intended for high school seniors, this annual event highlights opportunities offered by Smith College for African American, Asian American, Latin American, Native American, and/or first-generation college students. All students are welcome. Housing, meals, and transportation to and from campus is included.
They’ll have the chance to talk with Smith students, professors, and alums, and additional programming includes workshops and panels.
We'd love to share information about our WashU FLI-In Program with students!
WashU FLI-In is a special small-group opportunity designed to introduce First-generation and Limited-Income students to the college application process and to WashU. During this three-day program, they’ll engage in deeper exploration of an academic area of interest (Art, Architecture, Design, Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, or PreMed) while experiencing campus life and our vibrant community! We will cover the cost of their roundtrip travel to and from campus, along with housing and meals during their stay.
Attendees will:
Learn about the resources and support available to first-generation (first generation in their family to attend college) and limited-income students (come from a household income of $75,000 a year or less).
Spend three days (two nights) on our beautiful campus and get a taste of college life.
Explore St. Louis and take in some of our favorite sights.
Gain expert guidance on sharing their story as part of their college application.
Meet current students, accomplished alumni, and faculty leading in their fields.
WashU FLI-In Dates
Students should choose the program that best suits their academic interest on the application. For each program, students will travel to campus on the first day of the program and stay overnight the first two nights. On the third day, they will participate in an Academic Theme Day with other prospective students.
Art, Architecture, & Design, June 24-26
Business, July 8-10
Engineering, July 15-17
PreMed, July 22-24
Arts & Sciences, July 29-31
Eligibility
WashU FLI-In is an application-based program open to rising high school seniors (graduating in spring 2027) who reside in the U.S. or U.S. territories.
Students who are the first generation in their family to attend college or come from a limited-income household are encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. CT, May 15, 2026.
Applicants will be notified of their decision by May 27, 2026. Students who are not selected will still be able to register for an Academic Theme Day.