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College Reach Out Programis a State of Florida grant-funded program designed to prepare middle and high school
students to successfully pursue and complete a post-secondary education.
The College Reach Out Program was established by the Florida Legislature in 1983
in order to identify, motivate and prepare disadvantaged middle and high school students
to complete post-secondary education. The program targets low-income and future first-generation
college students currently in grades 6 through 12. It motivates students to develop
basic learning skills, strengthens parent and student understanding of the benefits
of post-secondary education, and fosters personal and career development through supplemental
instruction.
The program is funded by grants from the Florida Department of Education, the Collier
County School District, private donors and Florida Gulf Coast University. There is no charge to qualified students and their families to participate.
Announcements/Upcoming Dates
If you are interested in completing an application for the College Reach Out Program
(CROP) or the Scholars Program, please follow these steps:
Check the eligibility criteria listed on this website
Determine if you attend one of the program schools or agencies (list on this website)
Print off the application and complete ALL parts
Have parent or guardian sign and date the application
Submit completed application and school transcript to the CROP or Scholars coordinator
at your school or agency (If unsure of who that contact is, submit your application
to the guidance counselor at your school.)
You will be contacted by the email or phone number you list on your application, if
we need further information.
To access the application please click on this HYPERLINK.
Para accesar la aplicación favor de hacer clicAQUI.
Congratulations Class of 2020
Program Services
Each College Reach Out Program is led by a teacher or staff member who meets with
the participants weekly, supporting them academically, recording their program and
school-related activities, progress, and encouraging them to reach toward high school
graduation and a post-secondary education. The FGCU College Reach Out Program supports
numerous educational activities each academic school year including the following:
Annual Parent-Student Workshop
The Annual Parent-Student Workshop celebrates the achievements of program participants
as well as sponsors and professional staff members. The College Reach Out seniors
who have repeated all program requirements receive "Kente Scarves" to wear at their
high school graduation if allowable.
Summer Program Experience
The Office of Outreach Programs has created a partnership between the College Reach
Out Program, the Scholars Program, and TRIO Talent Search to bring high school and
middle school students to the University campus for summer school experiences. Students
attend one of four residential camps:
Career Exploration - Rising 7th and 8th
College Exploration - Rising 8th and 9th
ACT Foot Camp - Rising 10th and 11th
College Preparation - Rising Seniors
Additional Activities
Leadership Retreats and ACT preparation activities are also offered on the FGCU Campus.
The Director of Outreach Programs, College Transition specialist, and student interns/volunteers
from FGCU visit programs throughout the year to support the Coordinators in their
efforts to recruit, retain, and graduate participants.
Visitors needing reasonable accommodations may submit a request to the University
department or unit responsible for and/or coordinating a respective event, activity,
or program, or to the Office of Adaptive Services. Any information or documentation
required for a request for reasonable accommodation will be provided to the visitor
with a disability by the Office of Adaptive Services.
Persons with disabilities should arrange at least five days in advance for reasonable
accommodations before attending an event.
Contact: Office of Adaptive Services 239-590-7956 Office of Outreach Programs 239-590-7834
The Office of Outreach Programs offers four summer camps for students in grades 6-12
who are currently active members of the College Reach Out Program at their school
in Lee, Hendry, Glades, or Collier County.The camps offer educational enrichment opportunities to sustain motivation and momentum
for CROP participants.
NOTE: Only active Lee, Collier, Hendry, and Glades counties' CROP/Scholars participants
are eligible to apply.
During the academic year, the College Reach Out Program offers before and after school
programs at designated schools and agencies in Lee, Collier, Hendry, and Glades counties.
Sessions include:
Tutoring in math & language skills
SAT/ ACT preparation
Homework assistance/tutorials
Academic enrichment activities
Workshops in self–esteem, leadership, conflict resolution
Informational sessions are held at the schools or agencies to ensure continuous communication
among parents/guardians, teachers and counselors. Parents will be encouraged to consider
higher education for themselves as well as for their children. Parents and guardians
are encouraged to attend these special events with their student.