DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CONSOLIDATION OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (DCCES)

                                                                DIRECTORY OF PROGRAMS
 

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS)
The Student Support Services (SSS) program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students towards the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The SSS program may also provide grant aid to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and facilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next.

TALENT SEARCH
The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to the postsecondary school of their choice. Talent Search also serves high school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete their education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in the postsecondary education institution of their choice.

UPWARD BOUND PROGRAMS
Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ult'imately in higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves high school students ,from low-income families, high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low- income, first-generation military veter~ns who are preparing to enter postsecondary education. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.


All Upward Bound projects MUST provide instruction in math, laboratory science, composition, literature, and foreign language.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER (EOC) The Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) program provides counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. An important objective of EOC is to counsel participants on financial aid options and to assist in the application process. The goal of EOC is to increase the number of adult participants who enroll in postsecondary education institutions.

RONALD E. McNAIR POSTBACCALAUREATE ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (McNAIR)
The Ronald E. McNair PostBaccalaureate Achievement program awards grants to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. McNair participants are from disadvantaged backgrounds and have demonstrated strong academic potential. Institutions work closely with these participants through their undergraduate requirements, encourage their entrance into graduate programs, and track their progress to successful completion of advanced degrees. The goal of McNair is to increase the attainment of the Ph.D. by students from underrepresented segments of society.

VETERANS UPWARD BOUND Veterans Upward Bound programs provide intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to postsecondary education. Participants must be considered low-income by federal guidelines, must be a potential first-generation college student, and must meet designated guidelines for service on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States.

UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE
The Upward Bound Math and Science program allows the Department to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. The program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and encourages them to pursue postsecondary degrees in these fields.