Our College Access Program provides opportunity. A college education not only opens the door towards economic success, it directly influences one’s health and socioeconomic status and the outcomes that future generations will achieve. We empower teens in a city geography where few teens go to college to become first-generation college students. We directly help teens fulfill their potential and gain a better life with the College Access Program.

Make a commitment to your future with BGCM College Access Program

• Up to $2000 for college scholarships, based on two-years of participation*
• Guidance in selecting and applying to college
• Help with financial aid and scholarship applications
• Mentorship to support the student
• ACT & SAT preparation

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County has run this program to create access to higher education for many years. Take advantage of our experience with our College Access Program. Contact our Teen Director, Ajeane at aknibya@bgcmercer.org 609-695-6060 x223

*Specific student commitments required and rules apply

How does the BGCM support teens in the College Access Program?

Our teen services department supports the College Access Program. Staff, often with the help of volunteers, helps students achieve success in this program by:
 

• Assisting students with enrolling in 6-8 colleges that best suit their academic and financial status. 
• Assisting students with FAFSA applications and college financial aid applications
• Providing career counseling, internship experience, & part-time job placement
• Offering core Math & Language Arts support so that students pass college placement tests
• Providing programming to enable students to make informed choices and achieve goals

If you’re interested in supporting our college access program, financially or through volunteering or mentoring, please contact Ajeane at aknibya@bgcmercer.org. We welcome community involvement to support our youth obtaining post-secondary education and changing lives.