FLIGHT: Helping Low-Income Middle School and High School Students Stay on Track for Graduation, Apply to College, and Enroll and Succeed in College

FLIGHT is a program that targets low-income middle school and high school students to help them stay on track for graduation, apply to college, and enroll and succeed in college. FLIGHT offers students individualized assistance and group workshops during the school day from volunteer mentors, student advocates, and College Enrollment and Retention Specialists. The program includes several components, such as mentorship, academic monitoring, college preparation workshops, and financial assistance through Florida Prepaid Scholarships. Students who participate in FLIGHT can receive a two-year scholarship to college or vocational training. The program also provides continued mentoring and support services in the freshman year of college.