Starfish Initiative
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Starfish Initiative
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6958 Hillsdale Court
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Indianapolis, IN 46250
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(317) 955-7912
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Ellen Salmon
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Office Coordinator
Program Description
Starfish Initiative inspires, encourages, and prepares promising, economically disadvantaged students for college and career success. To achieve this goal, Starfish pairs economically disadvantaged high school students one-on-one with college-educated mentors.
Services Provided
- Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
- Arts and cultural
- Career exploration and counseling/internships
- College admissions guidance and counseling
- College fairs/campus visits
- College transition and retention support
- Community service/service hours
- Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
- Leadership development
- Mentoring
- Parent/family services
Demographics
Education Level and
Number of Students
- High School: 340
- Middle School: 0
- Elementary School: 0
- Post-secondary: 250
- Non-traditional: 0
Populations Served
- Academically High-performing
- Undocumented Students (10)
First-Generation
- More than 75%
Matriculation & Completion
- 4-yr College Matriculation: 74%
- 4-yr College Graduation: 74%