Access to Education

We believe college can be a reality for everyone, no matter your income or background. It's a matter of finding good information, the right people to help and planning wisely.

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Buckeye Chapter of College Mentors for Kids Debuts

Ohio State business student Bryant Pottmeyer has always been the type to put ideas into action.  This time, the idea was to begin a Buckeye chapter of the noted College Mentors for Kids, a group mentoring organization with a unique twist.  Matching 40 college students with first through fourth graders, CMFK teaches the basics of college aspiration and planning to enthusiastic youngsters.  Most college access mentoring models focus on older children.  This Fall, the Ohio State Chapter will be hosting elementary school students from West Franklin Elementary in the South Western School District.    Each week, the kids will be on campus learning about college with creative and well-tested lessons.   CMFK also focuses on financial literacy, reading skills and cultural awareness.

Check out the CEO of College Mentors for Kids, Erin Slater, who recently won one of two 2009 Martha Stewart Dreamers into Doers Awards!

 


President E. Gordon Gee's Remarks to the College Board Forum

"We all know that a college education is the single most important factor in upward mobility. Understanding that, we must redouble our efforts to ensure that young people have two things: the financial means and the early guidance to earn a college degree."

Full text of remarks


Idea Bank: Students Recruiting Students

Click here for an essay in the Chronicle of Higher Education by Tally Hart, Senior Advisor for the Economic Access Initiative, contending that current college students are our best ambassadors for higher education and can ably serve as access advocates.


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Students for Equal Access

We are a dedicated group of students working to help students in central Ohio achieve their dreams of a college education. Our initiatives include visits and presentations to elementary students, mentoring high school juniors and seniors through their college application process, and collaboration with other on-campus organizations.


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Contact: osuSEA@gmail.com