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The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) College Team connects students and their families with opportunities for postsecondary engagement by integrating college-based learning and experiences as an educational strategy; introducing post-secondary experiences and opportunities in partnership and alignment with district, community, and state college access and career partners. The CPS College Team and their partners serve as advocates for equity in post-secondary access and attainment for all CPS students enrolled in grades 6–12 and beyond.
“To ensure that every student not only sees the potential of their dreams, but engages with the college-bound resources, people, programs and tools to help them achieve their dreams and thrive.”
- CPS College Team
At the core of our work: Equitable Access | Persistence/Grit | Student Voice | Transparency I Open Communication | Student Centered | Community Collaborations I Consistency | Flexibility | Results Driven
Deciding on your 3E pathway can bring about many exciting questions. Below you'll find tools and resources should you choose to "Enroll" in a college or university.
- Join our Schoology College Knowledge Group via code: TSFZ-GXKG-4D5DX
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How to Prepare
No matter your grade level, there are activities a student and their family can do to prepare for college.
- Think about your course choices. Competitive colleges will want to see that students took challenging coursework. This can include honors, Advanced Placement, and Dual Enrollment coursework. Explore what your high school offers or visit the College Credit Plus page for more information on dual enrollment opportunities for Cincinnati Public Schools students.
- Learn about the language of college to feel more informed in college tours.
- Attend a Summer Bridge or College Experience: there are both free and limited-cost experiences available for students across the state of Ohio. To see a full list of opportunities across Ohio, click this link: https://www.gettingatthecore.com/summer-opportunities
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Financial Tools and Resources for College
College can require a large financial investment from a students and their family. There are several opportunities for CPS students to earn scholarship dollars to graduate from college with a smaller financial burden.
- Visit our scholarship partner page to learn about scholarships reserved for CPS graduates.
- Visit our general scholarship page to learn about the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation and other community based opportunities.
- Learn about tools and supports for federal financial aid.
More questions about going to college? Let us help! Fill out this form to contact the College Team.
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Cincinnati HBCU Day: Oct. 18, 2023
CPS is excited to participate in HBCU Day by welcoming HBCU alumni in our schools and sharing important information about HBCUs with our students. To learn more about HBCU Day, download the packet.CPS schools welcoming HBCU alumni include:- Chase Elementary welcoming Central State University
- Hughes STEM High School welcoming Kentucky State University
- Taft High School welcoming Grambling State University
- Walnut Hills High School welcoming Florida A&M University
- Withrow welcoming Tuskegee University
- Woodward welcoming Wilberforce University
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National HBCU Week
In recognition of National HBCU Week, The CPS Office of Secondary Education hosted a panel discussion to discuss the opportunities of attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
This is the first in the Beyond The Tassel Series inviting alumni, staff and partners to share important information about postsecondary pathways with CPS students.
The panel was moderated by Woodward school counselor, Julie Hamilton (NCCU), and features CPS graduates Aliou Diouf (Dater/Central State), Aaron Harris (Withrow/Kentucky State), Kayla Lennon (Walnut Hills/Howard), and MiKayla Jordan (Clark/Fisk). This was made possible with the partnership of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Sigma Omega Chapter.
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Beyond the Tassel
Beyond the Tassel: Creating Your College Timeline
