Submitted by: Simasek
Submitting Department: Legislative
Agenda Section: Discussion
Item Title:
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FY23 Budget Initiative: Grant Program for High School Graduates Pursuing Higher Education (Amended)
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Suggested Action:
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I move that the Mayor and Council authorize a small grant program totaling $20,000 in FY 2023 (with the intention of maintaining support in future fiscal years) to be implemented by the Community Services and Recreation Department to help High School seniors and graduates who are Hyattsville residents take their next steps towards higher education and career paths.
The grant program shall prioritize supporting students who are in the first generation in their family to attend college, those whose immigration status forces them to pay out of state tuition, or those who may qualify for other forms of financial aid but may need help covering additional costs of room and board, books, equipment, transportation, etc. To be eligible for the grant, applicants shall describe their future aspirations and how the funds will support them as well as commit to some volunteer service.
The grants shall be allocated and distributed in partnership with local organizations that provide financial support as well as other services to help ensure success in college, including mentoring, tutoring, and support navigating the financial aid process. Eligible recipients of grant funds must also meet any partner program requirements.
All funds from the city shall be allocated to Hyattsville residents and students graduating from Hyattsville high schools enrolled in an accredited institution of learning, including community colleges, universities, and trade or technical training institutions. First year recipients shall have Hyattsville addresses, but their address may change if they attend learning institutions outside the city. Grant recipients who move out of the city will remain eligible to reapply in future years through the completion of ...
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