An Introduction to RI's College Access and Persistence Programs

Essential Question:
What do we know about historically underserved populations on RI public college campuses and recent efforts to support them?

To improve higher education degree completion rates, the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (RIOPC) has launched three new programs that partner with existing college access efforts. To view a presentation of the highlights of this story, click here.

Student Perspective: Getting to College

Picture of L4L Student Anthony Agudelo

"My mother always told me, “Get good grades and you will do well in life.” However, my mother never spoke to me about college specifically until my brother entered high school. And even then she never spoke about the logistics, only that I should focus on making college my goal. When my friend suggested joining The College Crusade, I told my mother and she jumped at the chance to get me thinking about college.."

--Anthony Agudelo (College Crusade and RIC L4L)

Read more of Anthony's story.

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