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Overview:
Current data shows that young adults with a
bachelor’s degree earn an astonishing 55% more than young adults with
only a high school diploma. College attendance is furthermore associated
with higher levels of civic engagement, as well as moral, emotional,
and aesthetic development.
Unfortunately, only 23 of every 100 ninth-grade students nationwide earn a college degree within five years of high school graduation; in Chicago, only 6 do.
By offering a mix of programs and services designed to reach every student and family — from one-on-one student meetings, to financial aid counseling, academic advising, life skills training, mentoring, college guidance, and more — KIPP Through College provides KIPP Chicago alumni with the tools for success in high school, college, and the competitive world beyond.
Mission:
The KIPP Through College team is committed to
ensuring that all KIPP alumni have the tools and support needed to
access and attain a college degree.
