NEW: CCRI to Receive More than $475,000 in Federal Funding
Monday, July 11, 2011
The Community College of Rhode Island will receive $476,854 in federal funding to under the U.S. Department of Education’s Talent Search Program, U.S Senator Jack Reed announced today.
The program is aimed at students with low-income families and potential first generation college students. It helps prepare them for college entrance exams, guidance on career options and applying for financial aid among other things.
“CCRI does a great job of reaching out to students and providing them with opportunities for academic development. This federal funding will enable CCRI to help more young people stay in school and reach their full potential,” said Reed.
“We continue to be grateful to Senator Reed and all he has done for Rhode Island and for CCRI. This is another example of his understanding the needs of students and of helping those in need receive a quality education,” said CCRI President Ray Di Pasquale.
CCRI will use the grant to help students in grades six through twelve at 11 middle and high schools, including: Central High School (Providence); Central Falls Senior High School; East Providence High School; Hope High School (Providence); Mt. Pleasant High School (Providence); Woonsocket High School; Edward Martin Middle School (East Providence); Perry Middle School (Providence); Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School (Providence); Roger Williams Middle School (Providence); and Woonsocket Middle School.
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