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BRIDGEYEAR
Community colleges can work with BridgeYear to increase enrollment
and persistence.
of low-income, college-bound high school graduates do not enroll into college, despite completing every milestone for admissions, financial aid, and course registration. This phenomenon is known as
"summer melt."
40%
Summer melt most dramatically affects students ENROLLING INTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
LACK OF
timely GUIDANCE
Students are often confused about the steps to take and who to turn to for assistance after they’ve graduated from high school.
LACK OF
CAREER CLARITY
Without a solidified objective for going to community college, students can easily become discouraged when faced with enrollment obstacles.
LACK OF
funds
Limited financial aid and the opportunity cost of enrolling in college continue to be barriers for many low-income students.
BRIDGEYEAR focuses incoming students so they enroll into community college with a supportive peer group and clear career intentions.
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