Become a Partner High School
High School Partnership Expectations
MCAN is seeking responses from high school leadership (administrators and school counselors) who are committed to supporting a dedicated, full-time, college adviser and dramatically raising their college-going rates through a systematic team approach. Selected high schools commit to participating in the program for a minimum of three academic years and providing the required cost share. The funding expectation will increase over the first three years of the program.
Annual Cost Share Requirement
- Year one: $9,000
- Year two: $12,000
- Year three and beyond: $15,000
Partner High School Application Process
- Proposal pre-review available: Oct. 1 - Nov. 12, 2021 (application must be completed online)
- Proposal submission due: Nov. 19, 2021
- Adviser recruitment and selection: January-May 2022
- Adviser training & start date: August 2022
- Grant period ends - June 2025
Award Process
High schools are selected through a competitive selection process. Final decisions regarding selection are based on information provided in the application, the school buy-in as demonstrated by the letters of support provided, and the level of need communicated in the proposal.
Questions and Assistance
For more information or to set up an application pre-review, contact Jenny McArdle, director of service strategy.