Join ReWA’s Post-Secondary Success Program for help with your next steps!

ReWA’s Youth Program is committed to providing high quality, culturally relevant services that develop the whole youth. Our mission is to support students in developing and accomplishing their individual goals so that they perform academically in school, pursue their unique passions and interests, and develop deep feelings of self-worth, belonging, curiosity, and investment in their communities.

Through parent education and family advocacy, we empower parents to support their youth. We believe in the importance of youth voice and choice, the need for youth to process and formulate their cultural identities, and the combined efforts of parents, family members, school staff and other community partners.

Our vision is a community where all youth –primarily those from refugee, immigrant and low income backgrounds –celebrate and explore their identities, strive to excel academically, prepare for life after adolescence, and share their talents in service to their families, their neighbors, and their world.

Post-Secondary Success Program (PSSP) and Scholarships

Post-Secondary Success Program (PSSP) provides help to youth ages 16-24 who are interested in going to college or vocational schools. PSSP participants receive:

• one-on-one coaching to help youth achieve their academic goals
• opportunities for career and major exploration
• opportunities to visit local colleges
• Help with homework
• personalized scholarship search
• guidance on writing personal statements
• assistance to complete the FAFSA or WASFA
• family-oriented workshops about the application process, financial aid, scholarships and more

ReWA recently awarded 8 scholarships to PSSP students! 

Contact Info

Eyerusalem Mesele
eyerusalem@rewa.org

College for Every Seattle Student

Free Tuition is Just the Beginning.

Seattle Promise brings college education within reach for every Seattle public high school student, no matter your grades or finances. Students accepted to the program can receive 1 year guaranteed free and likely 2 years (or up to 90 credits) of free college tuition at North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, or South Seattle College, as well as personalized support to transition from high school and succeed in college.

Apply to Seattle Promise – Deadline February 14
Seattle Colleges Application – also due February 14 
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Support to Thrive in College

Focus on your studies without the financial burden of tuition. During your senior year of high school, we’ll help you complete college and financial aid applications, choose your first classes, and help you prepare for college success.

Seattle Promise Services

• Free Tuition: For the class of 2025, Seattle Promise guarantees one academic year of funding through Seattle Promise. Additionally,  Seattle Colleges and the City of Seattle are confident that we will be able to secure the resources needed to provide a second year of funding and support. While we navigate the ambiguity of our current funding source, the FEPP Levy, we are committed to helping students access their college education. We will keep you informed of any updates and remain focused on ensuring that every Promise scholar has the support they need to succeed.
• College Preparation: Support preparing for life on campus, assistance choosing and registering for classes, introductions to college instructors and more to help you get ready for college.
• Year-Round Support: Regular check-ins with the Seattle Promise team to help you navigate your college experience from start to finish.
• Long-Term Planning: Advising to help plan your next steps, including opportunities for gaining a summer internship and work experience.
• Financial Support Beyond Tuition: Assistance with other school-related expenses such as books, child care, food, housing, and transportation.

Contact

Kelly Gonzalez
Outreach Specialist
Kelly.Gonzalez@Seattlecolleges.edu
206-739-8530 (ok to text)
Rm 252A, Tuesdays – Fridays
Book a meeting

TRIO Talent Search

The TRIO Talent Search program at South Seattle College is a free, federally-funded program that serves middle and high school students attending Cascade Middle School, Denny International Middle School, Career Link High School, Chief Sealth International High School, and Evergreen High School. We help low-income and first-generation college-bound students successfully graduate from secondary school and enroll in post-secondary education.

Talent Search identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assist participant with the postsecondary application process.

Contact

Yasmin Solano
yasmin.solano@seattlecolleges.edu

Room 252B

Our Mission

To help low-income and potential first-generation college students succeed in high school, get accepted to college and STEM majors, and graduate with a STEM degree.

Who Should Apply

Sophomores who are:

• Motivated to pursue degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
• From a low-income family and/ or will be the first generation in their family to earn a four-year college degree
• A U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and not participating in any other Federal TRIO Programs (Upward Bound or TRIO Talent Search)

Students can apply online for STEMsub or get an application from their counselor.

What We Do

Academic Year

• Weekly academic advising
• Science, math and writing tutoring
• Saturday workshops at UW
• High School graduation assistance
• SAT/ACT test prep
• College, scholarship, financial and application advising
• Help with personal statements and application essays
• Preparation for STEM majors
• STEM Ambassadors program
• Service learning hours
• MakerSpace with 3D design and printing, Virtual Reality (VR), and drones
• Free transportation and lunches

Summer Academy

• Six weeks of classes at UW
• STEM lectures by UW faculty
• STEM Survival sections and labs
• Independent research class
• Classes covering:
  • Science, engineering, tech
  • Algebra, calculus, statistics
  • College prep and writing
  • Foreign language
• Programming, robotics, 3D design and printing
• Research and internship opportunities
• Weekly STEM and college field trips
• Lunch stipends and free transportation

Contact Info

Helen Chyz
chyz@uw.edu

uwmsub@uw.edu

UW STEMsub website

Social media: @uwmsub

Upward Bound (UB) is a federally-funded program that assists students in their pursuit of a high school diploma and prepares them to enter and complete a post-secondary education program. Housed in the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, UW’s program is one of over 826 Upward Bound programs in the United States.

Who We Serve

UW Upward Bound serves qualified students at Seattle’s Franklin, Chief Sealth International and Cleveland High Schools; and students from Kent-Meridian High School who are from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and/or will be the first in their family to complete a four-year college degree.

What We Do

School Year Services

• Academic Tutoring
• Test Preparation Workshops
• Financial Aid Workshops
• Scholarships, Internship, & College Application Assistance
• College Exploration & Planning
• College & Career Visits
• Community Service Opportunities
• Student Ambassador Leadership Program

6-week Summer Program

• Classes Hosted on UW Seattle Campus Taught by College Faculty/Staff Field Trips:
  • Overnight Camping Trip College Tours Cultural Events Career Visits (Microsoft) Daily Lunch Stipends Up to $120 Summer Completion Stipend Transportation Assistance

Contact Us

ub@uw.edu
206-221-9123
UW Upward Bound resources

UW TRIO Upward Bound is funded by the US Department of Education’s Office of Federal TRIO Programs and hosted by the UW’s Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity