College Participation - MUS Strategic Plan

System Initiatives:

Resident Student Access Initiative: 
A system-wide effort to develop a unified approach to resident student enrollment, financial aid, and success with goal of increasing the % of MT HS graduates who attend and graduate from the MUS. Action Steps = 1) Assess and expand MUS Central Application; 2) Launch “ApplyMontana” Portal; 3) and scale Montana 10 student success initiative

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs):
The purpose of this federal initiative is to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. Montana GEAR UP provides college and career readiness services, such as tutoring, financial aid information, enrollment in rigorous academic courses, comprehensive mentoring, college visits, supplemental curriculum materials, and professional development for school staff. The program serves these students as they progress through middle and high school. In the 2012-13 academic year, the GEAR UP grant began funding the ACT test for all Montana high school juniors!