58.3%
Number of Students from Florida who Completed the FAFSA 2019-20
48 of 50
Ranking of FAFSAs completed in Florida as compared with the other 50 states
69%
Although 90% of Florida high schoolers indicate interest in attending college only 69% actually enroll
>50%
Just 41 percent of those who identify as Black—received support during high school on how to address their basic needs in college
College Prep 101 Workshop
Learning Outcomes
- Attend college debt-free
- Identify top colleges with a custom College Scorecard
- Understand how Student Life Offices address basic needs
- Complete a FAFSA Checklist
- Create a College and Scholarship Essay Outline
- Apply to over 200 colleges using 2 applications
- Learn to network digitally using a LinkedIn Profile
Audience: Limited to 20 Rising Juniors and Seniors
Program Dates: Meet Each Friday in July, 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2023
- Time: 9:30a – 2:30p
- Location: Project Youthbuild 635 NW 6th Street Gainesville, FL 35601
- Course Length: 25 Hours
- Audience: Limited to 20 Rising Juniors and Seniors
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The Education Equalizer College Preparedness 101 Workshop
Here’s the problem: Underserved, particularly Black, Hispanic, and poor, as well as first-generation middle-high school students need increased access to the networks, knowledge, and resources required for success in college and life.
Here’s our solution: The Education Equalizer College Preparedness Workshop helps students: 1) explore college with peers, 2) prepare for the academic rigors of college, 3) create competitive college applications, 4) complete the FAFSA, 5) obtain scholarship awards, 6) write personal statements, and 7) begin to earn community service hours and leadership skills which will enable them to enter the workforce. Let us work together to host an event for your students.
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Become an Education Equalizer Ambassador
We need your help to prepare students for college. Join us for an upcoming volunteer training and phone-a-thon for students who need our support.
Meet us on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30p EST. Learn more below.
Free Events
Education Equalizer “HBCU Fair”
At this event, we met with Common Black Application Member Schools ie Tennessee State University, Bethune Cookman University, Edward Waters University and apply to over sixty HBCUs using one application. Students were encouraged to bring their high school transcripts for on-site admissions consideration. This was an in-person event at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center on Saturday, April 30 at 1p EST.
Education Equalizer “How to Make College Affordable”
This event is for middle through high schoolers and their parents. You will learn how to apply for scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Register below for access. This is a monthly virtual event. The next session is on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00p EST.
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