Kansas State University

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PROGRAM BENefits

• No cost for participation in program
• Academic advising
• Cultural field trips
• Career and college exploration
• Motivational guest speakers
• Monitoring of academic progress
• Goal setting and decision making techniques
• Assistance with college applications
• Scholarship information
• Assistance with financial aid information and with completion of required forms
• Assistance registering for college entrance exams and interpreting results
• Individualized assistance with personal, social, familial, and developmental concerns
• Stipends are available for full program participation
• College credit