Black Male College Explorers Program Application

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Fill out the online portion of the application.
2. Download and print the PDF version of the application follow all instructions and get required signatures.
3. Submission options for the application and required documents:  a) email to kareem.coney@fmuniv.edu and shawn.davis@fmuniv.edu;  b) Fax to (305) 626-3664;  c) mail to:

   Centers for Academic Support & Retention
   Black Male College Explorers Program
   15800 NW 42nd Ave
   Miami Gardens, Florida 33054

NOTE: The entire APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED, “no exceptions,” and mailed/submitted with an official copy of the student’s transcript.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
A potential participant — a high-school black male who is a rising 7th-, 8th-, 9th-, 10th-, or 11th-grade student at the beginning of the summer session – must have the following to be eligible for the program: a depressed grade-point average that does not adequately represent the potential of the student; a history of disciplinary problems or the propensity to display irregular behavior; an expressed interest in the program; any unique situation/problem that makes him potentially at-risk. Participants must also have a willingness to consider post-secondary education after high school.

COST:
Students selected by participating schools must pay a $300.00 Registration Fee.
Fee(s) are subject to change without notice.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Florida Memorial University
Centers for Academic Support & Retention
Black Male College Explorers Program
15800 NW 42nd Ave
Miami Gardens, Florida 33054
(305) 626-3108 or 626-3163
Fax: (305) 626-3664
Kareem Coney, Director: kareem.coney@fmuniv.edu
Shawn Davis, Coordinator: shawn.davis@fmuniv.edu