Get2College Center - Gulf Coast
715 Cox Avenue
Ocean Springs
MS
39564
United States
Contact Name:
Kimberly Trosclair
Contact Email:
Program Description:
ducation Services Foundation (ESF) was created in 1995 to ensure Mississippi students' access to higher education. In our 3 Get2College Centers (Jackson, Ocean Springs and Southaven), we offer a comprehensive college planning program providing a range of information and counseling to students and their families on planning and paying for college. We also provide parent and student workshops in high schools across the state related to planning and paying for college including FAFSA days providing hands on assistance with state and federal applications. - See more at: http://casp.nacacnet.org/organizations/get2college-center#sthash.aYVwSvez.dpuf
Established:
1995
Number of Students Served:
40,000 annually
Mission Statement:
ESF's mission is to help students get to college and be successful there.
Objectives:
*develop a college-going culture with students beginning in elementary school. *educate students and parents about the college access process. *provide ACT prep for students and ACT training for teachers to incorporate ACT prep in the classroom. *assist students and parents with locating financial aid. *provide scholarships to juniors and seniors. *provide professional development workshops for high school counselors.
Specialty:
ACT prep, college planning, financial aid, FAFSA
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
Elementary (K-5):
Yes
Middle School (6-8):
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Day:
Yes
Weekdays:
Yes
During School:
Yes
After School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes