The new digital program provides educational resources regarding financial aid and college payment to teens around the country.
12/08/2021 2:30 PM
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Navient, an ACA International member company based in Wilmington, Delaware, has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to launch a new digital program to help young people and their families learn about financial aid and how to pay for college, according to a news release from Navient.
The online program expands upon Diplomas to Degrees (d2D), Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s well-established college readiness program, to guide high schoolers through their postsecondary education and career planning journeys.
The new curriculum includes activities for teens to learn about college costs, understand financial aid, complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid, learn how to find scholarships and understand student loans. It also helps club members identify trusted adults who can guide them through their journey, including discussion guides and parent handouts.
“I absolutely love the new Diplomas to Degrees curriculum. I appreciate the input and guidance that Navient provided. The website is extremely user friendly and easy to navigate,” said Cherri Rowe, chief program officer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas. “This will be a great item for teens to have as they are enrolling in college and preparing for the next phase of their educational or career journeys.”
Boys & Girl Clubs of America reaches 4.3 million young people across the country, providing safe spaces for kids and teens to reach their full potential both in after-school and summer programs.
“Boys & Girls Clubs of America is committed to ensuring all club members remain on track to graduate from high school, with a plan for the future,” said Jim Clark, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “We are honored to partner with Navient to help young people develop the skills needed to financially prepare for college, and to enable success in their futures.”
Earlier this year, Navient also supported Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s launch of Roadmap to Careers, a career exploration tool that helps young people develop a plan for their future, using their personal interests and college and career planning data as a guide.
“Decisions on whether to attend college and how to afford the investment are daunting for any family, regardless of their financial situation,” said Navient President and CEO Jack Remondi. “However, research shows that young people who have clear career goals and caring mentors are more likely to complete their degrees, which is why we’re pleased to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to support teens and their families during this time. We are confident that this new program will make a meaningful difference to support young people as they pursue their next step after high school.”
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