Say Yes Buffalo signals a new day and a oncein-a-generation

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1 Say Yes Buffalo signals a new day and a oncein-a-generation opportunity to create a brighter future for the Western New York (WNY) region through investing in the City of Buffalo s young people. Say Yes Buffalo is a landmark collaboration that brings all sectors of the community together to provide holistic, year-round support to Buffalo Public School District students throughout their K- years and beyond. Beginning with the 0- school year, Say Yes Buffalo began implementing support services to address academic, social/emotional and health needs of students in the Buffalo Public School District. Services currently available include: Scholarships (funded by local, private sources) to attend vocational and/or and -year colleges (scholarships are available to graduates of public and charter schools in the city of Buffalo) Student monitoring system to ensure students are on track to thrive and successfully graduate high school Additional services are being rolled out to one-quarter of the District s public schools each year for the next three years. These services include: On-site Say Yes staff person (Site Facilitator) devoted to student support After school and summer enrichment programming College coaching Mentoring programs Tutoring and academic assistance Legal assistance for families Health and wellness supports Services will be rolled out to schools depending on what Say Yes Cohort they have been assigned to. Say Yes and its partners divided the Buffalo Public Schools into four Cohorts, with each including equal representation of high, mid and low performing schools. Inside is more information about Say Yes Buffalo Scholarships and Grants, as well as when specific Say Yes Buffalo services are coming to a specific school.

2 Scholarships & Grants Of all the supports available through Say Yes Buffalo, the promise of free money for tuition at SUNY/ CUNY and private partner schools is perhaps the most critical motivating factor for students to stay the course and graduate from high school. Say Yes Buffalo Scholarships are locally funded by private individuals, families, businesses and organizations. Eligibility Say Yes scholarships and grants are available to students who:. Reside in the city of Buffalo.. At minimum, complete grades 9-, in consecutive years, at a public or charter school in the city of Buffalo.. Graduate from a public or charter school in Buffalo, beginning in June 0.. Enroll full-time at a Say Yes college within one year of high school graduation (see www. sayyesbuffalo.org for a list of partner colleges). 5. Apply for all federal and state financial aid programs (FAFSA and TAP). Tuition Scholarship to SUNY/CUNY schools Say Yes covers tuition costs that remain after New York State Tap, Federal Pell awards and institutional aid are factored in. Tuition scholarships to SUNY/CUNY schools are awarded to eligible students regardless of family income and the amount of each is determined by the number of consecutive years a student has attended a public or charter school in Buffalo. Grades in a row student has attended public/ charter school in Buffalo K-, or -,5 or 6-7,8 or 9- % of SUNY/CUNY Tuition Say Yes will pay for 00% 95% 80% 65% Opportunity Grant SUNY/CUNY schools only For students attending SUNY/CUNY schools and living on campus, Say Yes may provide an additional grant of up to $,000 that can be used toward nontuition expenses such as books, fees, and room and board. Tuition Scholarship at private partner schools Say Yes private partner schools provide full tuition scholarships to students from families with incomes of less than $75,000 (with some exceptions). These scholarhips cover tuition only and do not include costs for room and board, books, and other fees. For more details see Choice Grant to private partner schools Students from families whose income is more than $75,000 who are attending a Say Yes private partner school may receive the Choice Grant. This grant offers up to $5,000 per year toward their tuition. Awards are determined by the difference between financial aid and the cost of full-time tuition. Choice Grants, when combined with state, federal, and institutional grants and scholarships, are not to exceed the cost of full-time tuition. The requirements and terms of the Say Yes Buffalo scholarship and supports program may be subject to change in the future.

3 Private Partner Schools A group of private institutions are expanding the Say Yes Buffalo program through their commitment to Say Yes Buffalo. The following schools have agreed to cover any tuition costs above what is covered through Pell and Tap grants for those Say Yes Scholars that meet their admission criteria and have family income of $75,000* or less (in most cases). At a minimum, students must have completed grades 9- at a public or charter school located in the city of Buffalo and be a resident of the city of Buffalo, to be eligible. Bryant & Stratton Canisius College+* Colgate University Columbia University Cooper Union Crouse Hospital College of Nursing+ D Youville College+ Daemen College+* Drexel University* Duke University Georgetown University Harvard University Hilbert College+ Houghton College+ Lesley University+ Medaille College New York University Niagara University+* Northwestern University Rochester Institute of Technology+ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute St. Bonaventure University+ Syracuse University* Trocaire College+ University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Rochester Vassar College Villa Maria College +These institutions are offering a limited number of scholarships per year. Not all students who are admitted to these schools are guaranteed a Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship. *Family income requirements for institutions vary. Please contact the college or Say Yes Buffalo for details.

4 SUNY and CUNY Schools Below is the full list of SUNY and CUNY colleges and universities eligible for the Say Yes Buffalo Tuition Scholarship. Please note, Say Yes Tuition Scholarships for students enrolling in any of the partner SUNY/CUNY colleges and universities do not have any family income restrictions. SUNY University Centers Binghamton University Stony Brook University University at Albany University at Buffalo SUNY Technology Colleges Alfred State, College of Technology Delhi Farmingdale State College Maritime College Morrisville State College SUNY Canton SUNY Cobleskill SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY IT (Institute of Technology) SUNY University Colleges Buffalo State College Empire State College Oswego Plattsburgh Potsdam Purchase College SUNY College at Old Westbury SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY Cortland SUNY Fredonia SUNY Geneseo SUNY New Paltz The College at Brockport SUNY Community Colleges Adirondack Broome Cayuga County Clinton Columbia-Greene Corning Dutchess Erie Fashion Institute of Technology Finger Lakes Fulton-Montgomery Genesee Herkimer County Hudson Valley Jamestown Jefferson Mohawk Valley Monroe Nassau Niagara County North Country Onondaga Orange County Rockland Schenectady County Suffolk County Sullivan County Tompkins Cortland Ulster County Westchester CUNY Community Colleges Borough of Manhattan Bronx Hostos Kingsborough LaGuardia Queensborough CUNY Senior Colleges Baruch College Brooklyn College City College College of Staten Island Hunter College John Jay College of Criminal Justice Lehman College Medgar Evers College New York City College of Technology Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education Queens College York College Say Yes pays for trade school too! Many SUNY/CUNY schools offer - and -year trade and certificate programs that Say Yes scholarships will cover. Talk to your school counselor or call Say Yes at

5 Services & Supports In addition to providing scholarships, Say Yes Buffalo carries out its work on several fronts that affect young people and their families academic readiness, social and emotional supports, and health and well-being. Addressing each of these factors is critical for a student to successfully earn a postsecondary degree. The supports provided through Say Yes Buffalo begin when a child enters kindergarten and continue through high school and beyond. The range of services offered includes everything from after-school and summer programming, mentoring, tutoring, school-day academic support, and family outreach, to social work/psychological services. Additionally, Say Yes Buffalo aligns with early childhood programs and employers and will partner to provide high-quality health care and legal assistance. These services help to create a positive sustaining framework for each student s academic experience, one that encourages and rewards continued effort. Say Yes College Scholarships / Grants College Coaching Student Success Monitoring System Free Legal Services Review / Support Core Instructional Programming No Cost / Low Cost Health Care Extended Day / Year Program Tutoring Services Professional Development for District Family Support Services

6 Buffalo Public School Cohorts Say Yes Buffalo services and supports are being rolled out to schools depending on what Cohort they have been assigned to. Say Yes and its partners divided the Buffalo Public Schools into four Cohorts, with each including equal representation of high, mid and low performing schools. Refer to the charts below to find out what Cohort your school is in and when you can expect to see services in your building. School #/Name Cohort PS # D Youville Porter Campus School PS #6 Buffalo Elementary School of Technology PS #7 Early Childhood Center PS #8 Dr. Antonia Pantoja Community School PS #9 Native American Magnet PS #7 Hillery Park Elementary PS #0 Frank A. Sedita Elementary PS # Harriet Ross Tubman PS # Bennett Park Montessori School PS # Bilingual Center PS #7 Futures Academy PS #9 MLK Multicultural Institute PS # Lovejoy Discovery School PS #5 International School PS #5 Community School PS #5 Dr. George Blackman ECC PS #59 Dr. Charles Drew Science Magnet PS #6 Early Childhood Center PS #6 Frederick Law Olmsted PS #65 Roosevelt Early Childhood Center PS #66 North Park Academy PS #67 Discovery School PS #69 Houghton Academy PS #7 Lorraine Academy PS #7 Hamlin Park Elementary PS #76 Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy PS #79 Wm. J. Grabiarz School of Excellence PS #80 Highgate Heights Elementary Cohort School #/Name PS #8 PS #8 Early Childhood Center PS #89 Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence PS #90 Dr. Charles Drew Science Magnet ECC PS #9 BUILD Academy PS #9 Southside Elementary PS #9 West Hertel Academy PS #95 Waterfront Elementary PS #97 Harvey Austin School PS #99 Stanley M. Makowski ECC PS # The Academy School PS #56 Frederick Law Olmsted PS #9 Bflo Academy Visual & Performing Arts PS #95 City Honors School PS #97 Math Science Technology Prep PS #98 The International Preparatory School PS #00 Bennett High School PS #0 Lafayette High School PS #05 Riverside Institute of Technology PS #06 South Park High School PS # Leonardo Da Vinci High School PS #0 Burgard High School PS #0 Emerson Hospitality PS #0 Hutchinson Central Technical High PS #05 McKinley High School PS #07 East High School PS #5 Middle Early College High