NJ LEEP College Bound Application
What is the NJ LEEP College Bound Program?
The College Bound Program is a free college access program serving students and families in the greater Newark area. We provide 7 years of programming (grades 6-12) to support students in developing the academic and social-emotional skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond.
Families also play a meaningful role in building our community by attending family meetings, community-wide events, and workshops throughout the year.
Our programming includes:
A 5-week academic enrichment summer program starting in July.
15 Saturday sessions, October-May.
1-2 days of afterschool programming each week, October-May.
NJ LEEP high school graduates continue to receive support throughout their time at college or university as they experience a new chapter in life via our College Student Success Program.
Who can apply?
Current 5th grade students in the Greater Newark Area.
Students in grades 6-11 may also apply to join our waitlist. Should a space become available, students will then move through the rest of the application process
Students who are first-generation and/or low-income.
We define first-generation students as those whose parents did not complete a four-year college or university degree in the United States.
We define low income as an income of $80,000 or below for a family of four (for each additional household member, we add $5,000 to the threshold).
How do I apply? - Applications for Summer 2024 have closed. Please complete an interest form to be contacted in Fall 2024 when applications open for Summer 2025.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact the recruitment coordinator, Ms. Silvana Romero, at recruiting@njleep.org or (973) 856-9950.
Thank you for your interest in NJ LEEP. We look forward to getting to know you and your family!