Future Success Program

The Future Success Program (FSP) is a program that offers both academic year and summer program components that are designed to increase postsecondary attendance by ensuring that students meet the admissions requirements for entrance into college. FSP provides students with the foundation needed to be successful in high school as well as college. Students in grades 9-12 will be prepared to complete college prep coursework, registration and completion of the ACT exam, and timely submission of college applications, financial aid, and scholarship forms. Students will be provided with academic support through tutoring, career exploration, college fairs, campus visits, and study skill development. Students must be committed to attending monthly workshops, classes, and tutoring sessions during the academic year.

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Program Dates

Academic Year Program

Provided to 9th – 12th Grade Students from October – May.

Services offered:

  • Academic Achievement and Life Skills workshops on select Mondays and select Saturdays 
  • Metro Business Accounting Club on select Wednesdays 
  • Majors and Careers Exploration 
  • Guidance and Support Services including: 
    • Financial Aid 
    • College Admission Requirements 
    • Grants & Scholarships 
    • Student & Parent Information Sessions 
    • Academic Support through Tutoring 
  • Exposure to the opportunities and advantages of attending college (i.e., academics, student life, sports, organizations and housing) 
  • Opportunity to participate in at least one college visit a year

Summer Future Success Program

Provided to 8th-12th Grade Students in July – August.

Services Offered:

  • A five-week component designed to be an instructional program to introduce students to the coursework they will take in the fall, preparing them for success in the following school year.
  • The basic curriculum consists of Math, Science, English and various STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) career/major areas, including Health Sciences, Nursing, Architecture, Business and Spanish.
  • Students are offered study skill workshops, financial literacy seminars, campus visits and field trips.
  • Tutoring is available for all participants.
  • Commuter program and bus tickets are provided.
  • Students entering 9th – 12th grade in the fall, who are eligible for free or reduced lunch, are eligible to participate in the summer component.

Eligibility

Interest in developing academic and leadership skills. Willingness to commit to the program requirements during the academic year and summer program. DPI Pre-College Scholarships available. *Students must be eligible for the free or reduced lunch to apply for the DIP Pre-College Scholarship. 

Registration

Please contact Larissa Lampkins-Cobb at lampkins@uwm.edu for more information.