TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN OF NASSAU COUNTY

Take Stock in Children is a scholarship and mentoring program that offers academically promising Nassau County students from low-income families (TSIC uses the same guidelines as the Federal Free/Reduced program) the opportunity to earn tuition scholarships to college or vocational school upon graduation.

Students sign an agreement pledging to maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, stay drug- and crime-free, exhibit good behavior in school, and have good school attendance. Each student is matched with a volunteer mentor who meets with the student once a week at school, serving as an adult friend and role model.

Take Stock staff includes College Success Coaches who meet with their students periodically, monitor their grades, attendance, behavior and provide assistance to the students and their families should the need arise.

A statewide study has shown that Take Stock's students have a 14% better high school graduation rate than the Florida average and a 31% higher rate than their at-risk peer group. They also have a 33% higher college graduation rate than the Florida average and a 41% higher rate than their at-risk peer group. (A statewide study 2011 Florida Legislature)

Public and private support helps Take Stock to break the cycle of poverty and help worthy Nassau County Students achieve their dreams.