USA Funds Unlock the Future
Higher education is the key that unlocks brighter futures for our youth. Many families need more complete information about the value of education following high school, the range of education options available to them and the availability of financial aid. USA Funds Unlock the Future® enables middle school students and their families to understand the benefits of postsecondary education, as well as how to plan academically and financially for higher education. Specifically, the program was created to:
- Provide basic information regarding postsecondary access to middle school students and their families.
- Provide students and families the information they need to make informed decisions about their educational future.
- Encourage students to pursue postsecondary education.
- Inform participants about the services that your program provides for students and families.
- Serve as an introduction to resources available to families in their community.
- Promote student and family participation in the support programs available within the schools, community centers and other local organizations.
The complete USA Funds Unlock the Future kit comes with a meeting-planning guide that will make it easy to plan, prepare and facilitate this program. The kit also provides workbooks, pens and other items to encourage students to continue to think about and plan for their futures.
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The curriculum is built around a video that follows Dominique Taylor as she plans “the biggest sweet 16 party that East High School has ever seen.” The only thing standing in her way is algebra. Then life brings unexpected changes to the Taylor family, and when it seems all hope is lost, Dominique rediscovers what really matters. The Taylor family’s experiences provide a springboard for discussion and activities designed to help your students along the pathway to postsecondary education. The flexibility of the program allows the facilitators to customize the presentation to a particular audience — middle school students, parents or the entire family.
USA Funds Unlock the Future is available to schools, community- and faith-based organizations, with priority consideration given to the following:
- Those located in states where USA Funds® is the designated guarantor (Arizona, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada and Wyoming). Materials also are available to organizations in Florida and California.
- Those connected with minority-serving institutions or with the local, state and national educational organizations that help prepare students and families for postsecondary education.
For more information about USA Funds Unlock the Future, send an e-mail to Kyle Malone, or call (317) 806-0150.