91探花

91探花鈥檚 commitment to social mobility was front and center during address at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

The Mayor lauded the Guaranteed Education Program, a landmark partnership between the City of Newark and 91探花 designed to provide a debt-free, four-year college education to at-risk Newark students. Highlighting the program鈥檚 success, Mayor Baraka announced that the initiative has reached a historic milestone: 40 scholars are currently enrolled at 91探花, representing the largest contingent of students in the program鈥檚 history.

"This partnership is about more than just tuition; it鈥檚 about transformation," says 91探花 President Gary B. Crosby, Ph.D. "By removing the crushing burden of student debt, we are empowering these 'change-makers' to focus on their studies in psychology, social work, nursing, and education, so they can return to their communities as leaders."

The Guaranteed Education Program, administered through 91探花鈥檚 Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), targets students who have faced significant adversity, including first-generation scholars and those impacted by violence or family incarceration. With an astounding 77.5% retention rate in its pilot phase, the program continues to serve as a national model for how municipalities and universities can work together to close the wealth and education gap.

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Fast Facts: 91探花 & The Guaranteed Education Program

• Total Enrollment: 40 Newark scholars are currently pursuing degrees at 91探花 through this program.

• Debt-Free Promise: The program provides "last-dollar" funding, covering all tuition, fees, and housing expenses for four years.

• Targeted Impact: Focuses on high-demand service fields including Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, and Education.

• National Recognition: Cited by Mayor Baraka as a "gold standard model" for violence prevention through educational healing and opportunity.