KC Guarantee

The KC Guarantee is a commitment to Kansas City, Missouri high school students that they will have a guaranteed path to a degree or credential without any cost.

 

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How will it work?

Recruitment Application and Testing Funding/support need determined Pathway selection	Case management Ongoing evaluation of support needed Connection with a four-year partner institution Connection with employers in the region (internships)	Connection with employers (employment) Enrollment at a four-year partner institution

 

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Track options

Track 1: Early College Academies

• All rising juniors will be tested
• A testing bootcamp will be developed to remediate learning outcome gaps
• All eligible Early College Academy students will be placed into a guaranteed path for completion by high school graduation

Track 2: High School Seniors

Seniors from the identified school districts will be heavily recruited to complete the application process including the FAFSA.

• Those seniors with household income below $125K may be eligible (pending FAFSA qualifying SAI score), will be guaranteed:
  • Last dollar gap funding if necessary
  • Intentional case management support through the application, enrollment, and completion process
  • Resources that may include a laptop, bus pass, and access to a stipend up to $250
  • A guaranteed path to a degree or certificate in a field of their choosing
• Those seniors with household income above $125K, will be guaranteed:
  • Intentional case management support through the application, enrollment, and completion process
  • A guaranteed path to a degree or certificate in a field of their choosing
• With additional staff support, a summer bootcamp will be developed for seniors as needed