Take Stock in Children Awarded Mentorship Program for At-Risk Male Students (MPARMS) Grant
Take Stock in Children of Florida was awarded the Mentorship Program for At-Risk Male Students (MPARMS) grant in the amount of $750,000 by the Florida Department of Children and Families to recruit, enroll, support, and mentor at-risk male students. MPARMS is one of three Florida Responsible Fatherhood Initiative grants comprising Governor Ron DeSantis’ Father First …
Better FAFSA Breakdown with Chrissy Gass of Florida Atlantic University
Take Stock in College scholars, are you ready for the FAFSA? We talked with Chrissy Gass, Director of Scholarships at Florida Atlantic University, about some important updates you need to know regarding the new FAFSA form and how you can be better prepared when it’s released on December 31, 2023. Follow Take Stock in College …
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Financial Aid Awareness
At the beginning of the school year and each semester, the Take Stock team receives phone calls and emails from students with issues related to financial aid. Follow the steps below to minimize delays in financial aid. Students attending a technical program, college, or university must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) …
More Than a Take Stock Mentor: Lynn Houser
We’re honored to hear from Take Stock mentor Lynn Houser, who shares the mentor’s perspective in this new episode. This Take Stock story is a follow-up to Nicolas Légeret-Harris’ episode on being Lynn’s mentee. From growing up in eastern Tennessee to embracing a full life in Hillsborough County, Lynn has given us all inspiration to …
Take Stock Story: Motivation, My Mentor, and Me with Nicolas Légeret-Harris
Many Take Stock scholars cannot see a path toward college nor envision the resources to pay for a postsecondary degree. While each scholar’s circumstance is different and their Take Stock story unique, resiliency is a common denominator. Resiliency, combined with the support of teachers and a caring mentor, is what carried Nicolas Légeret-Harris through personal …
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Jaden Edgecombe’s scholarship journey started with a solid support system through Take Stock
Take Stock Brevard County graduate Jaden Edgecombe (2023) reflected on the journey it took to get to today—the now undergrad pursuing computer engineering at one of the top state’s public universities, the University of Florida. Jaden’s journey took dedication and a good support system to not only apply for college but to develop life-lasting skills …
Roundtable Discussion with FSU CARE: First-Generation Success and Development
To celebrate First-Generation Week, we sat down with several leaders from Florida State University’s CARE program to discuss success tips for all first-gen college students. The “Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) provides preparation, orientation, and academic support programming for students who are among the first in their family to attend college and may …
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Take Stock Story: Many Firsts for Dany Rodriguez
Being first brings the excitement of experiencing new events but also means facing the unknown. Such is the case for countless first-generation college students like Take Stock Broward Alumna, Dany Rodriguez. “My family struggled all my life financially,” explained Rodriguez. “I remember one time [in 6th grade] my family was asked to provide school supplies, …
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National College Application Month: Economic Impact of Degree Attainment
Education is often seen as a key driver of economic growth and individual prosperity. Postsecondary degree attainment has the potential to break the cycle of poverty and open avenues of success for generations. During October, National College Application Month, we highlight the transformational power of education and the lifetime influence of degree attainment. According to …
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Take Stock Alum Orchestrates Full Circle Moment
You can consider this one of the many full-circle moments that occur in our program between Take Stock Broward County alum, Dauntay Billings (2016), and mentor Gigi Graves, Associate Director of Postsecondary Retention and Student Support for Take Stock in College. Dauntay asked Gigi to speak at the alum’s tea party fundraiser to educate parents, …
Financial Awareness Starts with FAFSA
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a leading indicator of college enrollment and the first step toward securing scholarships, grants, and loans to cover the cost of college. Yet, according to the Florida College Access Network, only 46.0% of Florida’s students completed the FAFSA during the 2021-22 school year. Although degree …