The Future Success Program (FSP) is 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 ensured completion of college prep coursework, registration and completion of the ACT exam, timely submission of college and financial aid applications and scholarship forms. Students will be provided with academic support through tutoring, career exploration, college fairs, campus visits and study skills. Students must be committed to attending monthly workshops, classes, and tutoring sessions during the academic year.
Future Success Academic Year Program – 9th-12th Grade Students
The Future Success Program will offer …
- 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:
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- Financial Aid
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- College Admission Requirements
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- Grants & Scholarships
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- Student & Parent Information Sessions
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- Academic Support through Tutoring
- Exposure to the opportunities and advantages of attending college (i.e., academics, student life, sports, organizations and housing)
- Students participate in at least one college visit a year
Summer Future Success Program – 8th-12th Grade Students
- The summer five-week component is 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.
- Commuter program and bus tickets are provided.
- Students are offered study skill workshops, financial literacy seminars, campus visits and field trips.
- Tutoring is available for all participants.
- 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 Scholarships are available for those eligible for free/reduced school lunch
Please Note: No Partial applications will be accepted. Submitting a complete application does not guarantee acceptance into the program and you will be notified by mail of your status.
How to Register
Please contact the Future Success Program directly at lampkins@uwm.edu to request a registration form or contact Larissa Lampkins-Cobb at 414-229-5940 with any questions.
Policies and Fees
DPI Scholarships are available. In order to be eligible for the DPI scholarship, students must be eligible for free or reduced price lunch.
Brochures
Download a brochure for the Future Success Program.
Staff
Larissa Lampkins-Cobb
Pre-College Services Manager
Future Success Program
414-229-5940
lampkins@uwm.edu
Contact Us
Telephone: 414-229-5940
Fax: 414-229-2592
Office Location:
Mitchell Hall Rm. 109
3203 N Downer Ave.
Milwaukee WI 53211
Mailing Address:
Future Success Program
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee WI 53201-0413