I KNOW I CAN helps Students in Columbus Schools Attain Their College Dreams
I KNOW I CAN Program Overview
Established in 1998, the I KNOW I CAN organizations seeks to ensure that every qualified Columbus Public School student who wants to go to college has the opportunity to do so. Part of the mission is to encourage children to find out what resources are available to them in order to overcome student and parent fears about financial and informational decisions relating to a college education.
The I KNOW I CAN plan has four missions. The first is to motivate students to stay in school and pursue college. The second is to advise students and parents how to apply for college and access financial aid. The third mission is to fund students with the Last Dollar Grant and find additional sources of financial aid for needy students. Finally, the organization promises ongoing support for students in college to help ensure that they complete their degrees.
Early Awareness Programs
The Columbus Schools offers children a long term program for attending college. Beginning in second grade, all Columbus Public School children receive a...