PROGRAM INITIATIVES
Highest Degree is raising funds in order to support our Trunks for College Project for the Graduating class of 2021. Our initiative address indirect (pre)college costs that are not covered by financial aid and may inflict financial hardship or be a preventative for student to gain admissions, attend, persist or graduate from college.
WHY THE FOCUS ON COVERING INDIRECT COSTS?
$11,000 OF $5000 GOAL
REACHED
SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES
Scholarships and financial resources are vital components of our mission. We provide scholarships and resources in an effort to help students finance their college education without the dependency on student loans.
High School & College Graduating Seniors
Care packages provide support and motivation for students who are away at college.
Undergraduates Living On/Off Campus Housing
Providing students with this package ensures that they have the essential items such as toiletries, hygiene, cleaning, laundry and other items needed to sustain themselves while away at college.
Gift cards are provided to students to use for food, and other essential items while away at college.
College Undergraduates
GOALS FOR FUTURE INITIATIVES
NOT YET AVAILABLE
High School & College Graduating Seniors
Scholarship will cover the cap & gown cost for high school and college seniors along with their senior dues.
College Undergraduates
Having the right technology can be critical to a student's success. Laptops and Notebooks are provided to ensure that students are able to have the necessary tools to be academically successful.
First Time
College Freshman
To cover the cost of the dormitory for students who will be living away from home while at college and may not have the funds to secure deposit for on campus housing.
Undergraduates Commuter Students
To cover the cost of parking for students who to campus.
Undergraduates
Students are supplied a weather proof backpack along with supplies such as paper, pens, pencils, notebooks etc.
High School Seniors, College Undergraduates, Graduate Students
To cover fees associated with admissions required test such as ACT, SAT, DAT, MCAT, GRE etc.
Undergraduates
Professional attire is essential for students when interviewing for internships, co-op opportunities and future employment.
Transporting students to college can be a financial burden for many families which may limit their ability to see their student off. The shuttle will allow parents, and siblings to travel with their student to provide moral support on the student drop off day.
College Student, Parents, Family and Friends
High School Seniors, College Undergraduates, Graduate Students
To cover fees associated with apply to undergraduate college and universities, graduate school and professional program.
Undergraduates Living on Campus
To cover storage fee for students needing to house possessions over summer break
Undergraduates
To cover cost for books and supplies.
To cover unmet cost that has left student with an outstanding balance that is preventing enrollment of continuation of education.