Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation
P.O. Box 635
Forest City
NC
28043
United States
Contact Name:
Monica Lee
Contact Email:
Program Description:
The Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation partners with Rutherford County Schools to increase the number of students in Rutherford County who pursue education beyond high school. The Foundation seeks to prepare students academically for college and increase college access, retention and success for all students. The Foundation provides an academic mentoring program which provides an adult mentor for every high school student, a financial aid counseling program for seniors, and other programs that target specific student groups to improve academic success and college readiness. The Foundation also provides ongoing activities for all students to increase college awareness, knowledge and readiness. These activities include college visits, college fair resources SAT/ACT registration, preparation resources and incentives, and college and scholarship application assistance.
Established:
1989
Number of Students Served:
2500
Funding:
Endowment
Mission Statement:
The Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation seeks to improve education in Rutherford County, NC and thereby increase the number of students in the county who pursue education beyond high school.
Objectives:
The Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation seeks to: 1. Provide support and services to all students to increase college readiness 2. Increase college access, retention and success for all students
Specialty:
College readiness, academic rigor
Academic Prep:
Yes
Middle School (6-8):
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Day:
Yes
Weekdays:
Yes
During School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
School Attended:
Yes
Residency Based:
Yes