The Problem
The United States has a plethora of under-resourced youth in Title 1 schools that aren’t familiar with the resources that are available for disadvantaged students interested in post-secondary education. Studies show that students are less likely to obtain a degree because college seems like an unattainable goal due to the high cost of attendance.
The College Dropout Rate
In correlation with the lack of financial support and knowledge, the drop out rate for college students is increasing at a constant rate; even though more students are attending college since the 1970s
30%
Students in the United States obtained a B.A. in 2018
79%
Students reported a delay in graduation due to financial constraints
55%
Reported issues paying for college.
The Solution
The Gail McKay Foundation created a program that educates students prior to attending an institution of higher learning; this gives them the opportunity to experience an establishment in person, and to learn the key drivers for a successful college career.
In addition, our scholarship program will provide students with funds that can help relieve some of the financial burdens of attending an establishment.
With that, our vision is to ensure that every student who participates in our program, has experiences that will be the motive for a successful post-secondary education.
Programs
College Readiness road Trip
The Gail McKay Foundation will provide and fund an annual trip to the colleges and universities... LEARN MOREIt’s important for high school seniors to understand the college system: The Gail McKay Foundation will provide and fund an annual trip to the colleges and universities in the local area which will give students the opportunity to speak to various advisors and experience first hand; campus life, dorms, and other extracurricular activities for a well rounded college career.
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Community & Goodwill
On a case-by-case basis, the foundation will review and support specific organizational requests for the funding. LEARN MOREIt’s important for high school seniors to understand the college system: The Gail McKay Foundation has organized College Access and Success grants to allow high school seniors the opportunity to visit a college of their choice and hear first-hand what’s offered and how it can align with their future goals.
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Microscholarship
The gail McKay foundation Created a microscholarship program which aims to alleviate the financial burdens... LEARN MOREIt’s important for high school seniors to understand the college system: The gail McKay foundation Created a microscholarship program which aims to alleviate the financial burdens from Highschool Seniors and College students by assisting with; books, tuition, supplies etc… Additionally, because of the increased rate of child hunger, the Gail Mckay Foundation
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Our History
The Gail McKay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization formed as a way to partner with students, parents, colleges, businesses and communities to help students fulfill their life goals.
Following its formation in 2016 by Trevante Rhodes, the Gail McKay Foundation has distributed over $20,000 by way of its mission. The primary service of the Gail McKay Foundation is to help students attain their educational goals by providing deserving students with the opportunity to receive scholarships and assist with higher education costs.
Testimonials
My husband and I were invited to attend a College Readiness Road Trip at Stephen F. Austin University with our son who attended Little Elm High school as a sophomore. Needless to say, we had a phenomenal experience with the Gail McKay Foundations' College Access and Success program!
Laura Avis
My husband and I were invited to attend a College Readiness Road Trip at Stephen F. Austin University with our son who attended Little Elm High school as a sophomore. Needless to say, we had a phenomenal experience with the Gail McKay Foundations' College Access and Success program!
Adam & Laura Avis
