College Preparation Intervention Program
The College Preparation Intervention Program (CPIP),
a state funded grant, provides financial support for
institutions of higher education (IHE) to partner with high
need local education agencies (LEA) to develop and implement
successful strategies that help low income and
underrepresented students complete high school and enroll in
college. This annual competitive grant program also supports
the federally funded Maryland College Access Challenge Grant
program as the state matching fund. CPIP is an early
intervention program that calls for higher education
institutions to form partnerships with at least one high
need local education agency. Additional LEAs, community
organizations and businesses may be included as partners to
provide program interventions that encourage more young
people--especially students from low income communities--to
aim higher, study harder, and take the courses required for
college admission and success. CPIP funded activities are
intended to improve the college readiness of Maryland's K-12
students. Examples of fundable activities include but are
not limited to: academic enrichment mini-courses for high
school students held at college campuses, career exploration
research with follow-up activities on campus, professional
development for teachers, financial aid workshops for
students and parents, and tutoring by college students in
subjects such as math and science.
Request for Applications (RFA)
FY 2013 CPIP RFA (DOC)
OR
FY 2013
CPIP RFA (PDF)
FY 2012 Project Priorities
Support students academically as they prepare for
graduation and college entrance;
- Prepare students who have not
taken or have failed the Algebra/Data Analysis,
Reading, and/or Biology High
School Assessment (HSA) to achieve a passing score.
- Provide SAT and/or ACT preparation for students.
- Provide opportunities for students to earn
college credits through dual enrollment.
Provide services that are designed to reach the most
at risk students to decrease the attrition rate in
selected LEA high schools:
Engage students in developing an education and
career plan, as well as develop the non-technical skills
necessary to be successful professionally;
Increase CPIP students’ knowledge of the
relationships between career goals, high school and
college courses, and postsecondary education and
career choices.
Provide and/or facilitate (paid and
non-paid) internship
opportunities for CPIP students.
- Provide ‘soft skills’ training; engage students
in activities designed to develop professional
behaviors such as, strong work ethic, dressing
appropriately, taking the initiative, being
punctual, and having a collegial attitude.
Provide parents and guardians with information
about State graduation requirements; college admission and
financial aid requirements; and provide the
tools and resources they need to help their children
stay in high school, take challenging courses, and
prepare for college and career;
Build relationships with students
to foster in them a belief that they would be accepted
and welcomed in a college environment by providing
on-campus experiences, including interactions with
students and faculty.
RFA FY 2013 REPORT FORMS:
November 14, 2011,
our new address is 6
N. Liberty St., Baltimore, MD 21201 | Phone: (410)
767-3301 | Toll Free: (800) 974-0203
