Dear Parent or Guardian:

What would you say if we were to offer your child over $10,000 worth of free services to help him or her succeed in school and get ready for college?

Your child has the unique opportunity to apply for membership in The College Crusade of Rhode Island. Over the past 18 years, The College Crusade has helped more than 16,000 children just like yours succeed in school. We have also awarded more than $18 million in college scholarships to over 2,500 eligible Crusaders. Your child too may qualify for a College Crusade Scholarship.

Membership criteria  Only children from low-income families can apply for membership in The College Crusade. In addition, children must:

• Currently be in 5th grade and must attend 6th grade at a public school or public charter school in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence or Woonsocket in fall 2008
• Make a pledge to avoid alcohol, drugs and early parenthood
• Be committed to working hard in school and completing all our required programs
• Be earning good grades and preparing for college
• Demonstrate at least some proficiency in Math or English on state tests

We begin helping your child in sixth grade and continue our support until high school graduation. Our programs and services provide the advantages your child needs to get ready for college, and our caring staff of College Crusade Advisors offers guidance along the way. Your child will participate in our after-school clubs, study skills workshops, leadership development and career exploration activities, college visits, college application workshops, SAT preparation courses, and much more. Best of all, everything is absolutely free.

Please request an  This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it   and return it to us as soon as possible in the envelope provided. Application instructions are on page 3. Space is limited. Apply now! It is a mandatory requirement that all qualified applicants attend our three-day study skills workshop during the summer, and parents must attend an orientation workshop.

We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to increase your child’s educational success. To learn more, visit www.thecollegecrusade.org , call This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , Admissions Manager, at 854-5506 ext 111 or attend one of our upcoming information sessions.

Sincerely,

Mary Sylvia Harrison

President & CEO