Student U
3116 Academy Road
Durham
NC
27707
United States
Contact Name:
Dan Kimberg
Program Description:
Student U is a college-access organization that believes all students in Durham have the ability to succeed. In order to make this dream a reality, Student U creates a pipeline of services to support students through middle school, high school and college. By providing direct services during out of school time in the summer and after-school, and advocating for students and families within schools, we ensure that our students develop the academic skills and personal well-being needed to beat the statistics and succeed in college.
Established:
2007
Number of Students Served:
390
Funding:
Organizations/Corporations, Foundations, Individuals, Government Grants, In-Kind Partnerships
Mission Statement:
The mission of Student U is to empower students in the Durham Public Schools to own their education by developing the academic skills and personal well-being necessary to succeed in college and beyond.
Academic Prep:
Yes
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
Middle School (6-8):
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Evening:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
During School:
Yes
After School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
Academic:
Yes
Income Based:
Yes
Residency Based:
Yes
Male:
48.5%
Female:
51.5%
First Generation:
85%
Two Year:
17%
Four Year:
80%
Other (including military, workforce, vocational/trade school):
3%
Hispanic/Latino (including Spain):
45%
American Indian or Alaska Native:
0%
Black or African American:
53%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander:
0%
White (Including Middle Eastern):
1%