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SMART: Middle School and High School Financial Aid Workshop for Families

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ORGANIZATION: SMART

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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SMART champions education equity by supporting low-income and first-generation students in overcoming systemic barriers on their journey to a college degree. We envision a community with equitable pathways to college graduation for every student in San Francisco. One way that we uphold our mission is by providing High School Enrollment Workshops for our 5th, 8th and 12th grade scholars applying to private middle schools, high schools, and colleges.

This workshop is to support 5th and 8th grade families with writing completing their Financial Aid applications. The majority of the workshop time will provide parents and guardians with an opportunity to access a computer and internet, and work on their applications. Volunteers will be available to offer pointers and answer questions. Those who speak Spanish and Cantonese are highly encouraged to participate.

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About SMART

Location:

1061 Market St Mezzanine, San Francisco, CA 94103, US

Mission Statement

SMART is a comprehensive eight-year program that provides low-income students in San Francisco access to an exceptional education and the skills needed to thrive in college and in life. SMART’s vision is to end the cycle of poverty in San Francisco by providing students and families academic, social-emotional, and financial support, as well as college preparation and career exploration.

Description

SMART provides a unique 8-year continuum of support that starts in 4th grade and goes all the way to college, including school support, after-school enrichment, summer programming, and college preparation.

The SMART Journey

1. Recruitment: SMART identifies curious and motivated students from under-resourced schools who have the motivation to learn and lack only opportunity.

2. School Enrollment: SMART works with rising 5th and 6th grade Scholars for six weeks to present summer learning loss while developing a strong community bond.

3. School Enrollment: SMART works with families to facilitate the admissions and financial aid process, advocating for families in schools, conducting tours, and training families to become strong educational champions through workshops and one-on-one guidance.

4. Middle School Achievement Program: A twice-weekly after-school program equipping our Scholars with the skills to succeed in academically rigorous schools and in life through tutoring, mentoring, and a curriculum designed to bolster them academically and social-emotionally.

5. College Achievement Program: The College Achievement Program advances SMART Scholars toward high school graduation and college education. Weekly programming supports our Scholars through career and college exploration.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Computers & Technology
Children & Youth, Community, Computers & Technology

WHEN

Sat Nov 23, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

2101 Mission StreetSan Francisco, CA 94110

(37.7632,-122.419)
 

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • Basic Computer Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours

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