Michigan State University College Advising Corp

Organization Name:
Michigan State University College Advising Corp
Address:
556 E. Circle Drive
Student Services Building Rm.113
City, State, ZIP:
East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone:
517-884-1335
Year Founded:
2011
Website:
http://www.collegeadvisingcorps.msu.edu/

Contact Name:
Trisha A. Caldwell
Title:
Program Director
Email Address:
caldwe63@msu.edu
Phone:
517-884-1345

Program Description

To provide guidance to low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students by helping them successfully navigate through the college enrollment process. Our College Advisers support students in planning their college and scholarship searches, completing admissions & financial aid applications, and selecting the post secondary institution that best match their career objectives.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
Career exploration and counseling/internships
College fairs/campus visits
College transition and retention support
Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion

Mentoring
Parent/family services
SAT/ACT and other test preparation
Scholarships and last-dollar grants

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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Native Alaskan: 50%
White: 30%
Asian or Pacific Islander: 5%
Other: 2%
African American: 0%

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 19000
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically At-risk
Academically High-performing
ESL Students

First-Generation

Between 25% and 50%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

Michigan State University

Matriculation & Completion

4-yr College Matriculation: 57%
4-yr College Graduation: 40%