Pre-college and Post-secondary opportunities for immigrant students
Pre-College Opportunities
PEOPLE Program (Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence)
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Nominations in sixth and ninth grade (depending on openings)
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Tutoring support, pre-college planning and summer programming during middle and high school
ITA (Information Technology Academy)
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Nominations in eighth grade
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Tutoring support, pre-college planning and summer programming during high school
AVID/TOPS (Advancement Via Individual Determination / Teens of Promise)
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National pre-college model of in-school instruction paired with local resources provided by the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County (tutoring, summer internships and modest college scholarships)
CAP (College Access Program) and other pre-college opportunities
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Summer school and special interest camps and programs (science, engineering, music, sports etc.)
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Open regardless of residency status (some fee waivers via the Department of Public Instruction for low-income families)
Post-Secondary Opportunities
Madison College Liberal Arts Transfer Program
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Covers first two years of general coursework
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Some options to “specialize” - engineering, science
Madison College Scholars of Promise
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New for Fall 2017; designed for GPAs 2.25 and above
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Covers unmet need based on FAFSA “Expected Family Contribution”