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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Kimberly Ewing
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Chief Operating Officer and Program Officer
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(317) 452- 8588
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%