Post-Secondary Services
Program Snapshot
Graduating from high school is a tremendous achievement, but it is not an endpoint. As our modern economy increasingly requires post-secondary credentials in order to earn a living wage, it is crucial that all youth have access to quality post-secondary education and career pathways to become productive and successful adults.
Whether heading to a four-year college, pursuing vocational education, or enrolling in a gap year program, Tenacity remains actively engaged with our high school graduates by supporting access, persistence, and completion.
Core Services
- Collaboration with campus supports
- Campus resource referral
- Conversation practice, simulating self-advocacy with high school and campus offices
Support and guidance in completing, by priority deadline, the following:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- CSS Profile
- Verification
- IDOC
- Institutional documents
- Appeal letters
- Mentoring, guidance, problem solving
- Crisis management
- Campus visits
- Care packages
- Transfer application support
- Financial literacy workshops
- College and career focused workshops
- Summer and January reunions
- Department events
- Internship opportunities and support
- Targeted resource referrals, including but not limited to mental health, housing, and health insurance
- Students submit paperwork confirming enrollment and indicating how they wish their earned money to be used
- PSS Coordinator facilitates payment and tracks all funds
