EMPOWER
College mentors are selected by the Middlesex College Civic Engagement & Experiential Learning Dept. of Civic Engagement & Community Partnerships and Rutgers University Collaborative Center for Community Based Research and Service.
The E.M.P.O.W.E.R. program runs from September to May and offers an after-school college preparation program for area high school students that includes tutoring, peer mentorship, and for those who qualify and dependent on funding, free college classes.
Program Benefits
- Educational workshops: career exploration, time management, study skills, financial literacy, stress management
- FREE college classes (by selection, requires parent/guardian and high school counselor recommendation)
- FREE tutoring from college mentors
- Peer mentoring on high school-to-college transition
Program Highlights
Explore highlights from the E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Program, featuring the work and accomplishments of our E.M.P.O.W.E.R. scholars, past and present.
Program Requirements
- Engagement with E.M.P.O.W.E.R. staff a minimum of four hours per week, via workshops or tutoring
- Successful completion of college class (if selected)
- Fall and spring community service hours
- Improvement in high school grades as evidenced by transcripts
- MCC application and completion of FAFSA or alternate FAFSA application
Application Process
All students, new and returning, are required to submit the E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Application and email high school transcripts. Any student who is interested and selected to take a college course, must complete the High School Scholars (HSS) Application.
An in person or virtual interview with the HS to College Transition Coordinator is part of the selection process. Past participants are encouraged to re-apply. For questions, please contact Erin Daniels at EDaniels@middlesexcc.edu.
For more information, email infonb@middlesexcc.edu and leave your contact information. Someone will call you within 48 hours.