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Think College -- Resources
College Readiness Programs
TRIO PROGRAMS -- Designed to provide assistance and support to low-income students who will potentially be the first person in their family to attend college. Services include tutoring, college visits, assistance with college applications and financial aid, college counseling and other services related to college readiness. All programs work with high school students. Some also work with middle schoolers. For more information, see the listed website or contact your school counselor.
Talent Search -- Project Discovery
Upward Bound -- Wichita Prep
Upward Bound -- Math Science
Upward Bound -- Communication
Kansas Kids at GEAR UP
African American Resources
African American Scholarship and Informational Links-- Resources on financial aid for African Americans.
Hispanic Resources
Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans-- Resources for Hispanic Parents and Students on how to make college a reality. Also available En Español.
Scholarships for Hispanics-- Searchable database of scholarships available for Hispanic students. Can search by college or category.
Parent Resources
U.S. Department of Education Helping Your Child Series-- Complete texts of the booklets: Helping Your Child Become a Reader, Helping Your Child With Homework, Helping Your Child Succeed in School, Helping Your Child Through Early Adolescence, and others. These are available online in English or En Español.
What Can Parents and Teachers Do If an Adolescent Begins to Fail in School?-- Explains how to identify a student who is beginning to fail in school and gives suggestions to assist students toward greater success.
Talking With Teens About Tough Issues-- Very informative articles showing practical ways to discuss issues with your child. Includes topics of violence, sex, drugs, alcohol, and others.
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