The College Crusade of Rhode Island Announces 2011 Admissions
Families with 5th graders who reside in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence, and Woonsocket should apply now
Providence, R.I., January 18, 2011 – The College Crusade of Rhode Island announced today that it is now accepting applications for admission to its program for 2011. Students in the public schools who are currently in the fifth grade and who reside in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence, or Woonsocket are eligible to apply.
The College Crusade is the state’s most comprehensive college-readiness and scholarship program for middle school and high school students in low-income urban school districts. From grade 6 through grade 12, students admitted to The College Crusade are mentored by caring advisors and participate in dozens of specially designed free programs that help them succeed in school and prepare for higher education. They can also qualify for up to four years of College Crusade scholarships after they graduate.
To apply for admission to The College Crusade of Rhode Island, students must:
• Currently be in 5th grade and must attend 6th grade at a public school or public charter school in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence or Woonsocket in fall 2011
• Be eligible for free or reduced lunch
• Be willing to work hard in school and to prepare for higher education
To learn more about the program and to request an application for admission, families of 5th graders should call The College Crusade’s Admissions office at (401) 854-5500 ext 149. Admissions information sessions for parents start this month at the College Crusade office, 134 Thurbers Avenue, Suite 111, Providence, R.I. 02905. The scheduled sessions are:
January 26 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
February 9 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
February 16 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
February 23 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
March 2 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
March 16 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
March 23 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
March 30 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
April 6 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
April 13 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
April 20 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
April 27 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
May 4 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
May 11 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
For more information, visit www.thecollegecrusade.org/admissions.
About The College Crusade of Rhode Island
Celebrating over 20 years, The College Crusade of Rhode Island is the state’s most comprehensive college-readiness and scholarship program for middle school and high school students in low-income urban school districts. It serves approximately 3,500 students per year and rewards their efforts and achievements with up to four years of college scholarships. From grade 6 through grade 12, Crusaders experience the steady, nurturing presence of caring adults and participate year-round in activities that focus on academic enrichment, social and personal development, career awareness and exploration, and readiness for college. Since 2001, The College Crusade has awarded over $22 million in college scholarships to more than 2,800 graduates from Rhode Island high schools. For more information, please visit www.thecollegecrusade.org.
The College Crusade is a nonprofit organization funded by a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s GEAR UP program, by the State of Rhode Island, and by private corporations, foundations, and individuals.
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