As a student, you’ll receive these benefits at no cost (ever) to you or your family:

• Weekly mentorship from two dedicated volunteer mentors
• Paid tuition for summer programs at leading colleges and universities (in-state or out-of-state) after both 10th and 11th grade (typically 1–2 weeks)
• Three years of weekly college prep sessions, up to three hours each week, following a curriculum focused on:
  • Preparing Oneself (Leadership and identity development)
  • Preparing with Others (Community engagement and relationship building, communication and public speaking)
  • Preparing for the Future (Writing and critical thinking, college and career readiness)
• 40–50 hours of SAT prep
• Individualized support applying to at least 6 colleges and 30 scholarships
• Partnerships with higher education institutions that streamline admission and financial aid for Minds Matter graduates, which includes the University of Colorado-Denver (CU-Denver), Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver), and the Colorado State University system (CSU Ft Collins, CSU Pueblo, and CSU Global)