Assist for Student Athletes

Mission

The ASSIST program was established in 2003 in Richmond, Virginia to help athletically gifted, but academically challenged, young men and women gain admittance into college and to provide academic support to build a foundation for future success. ASSIST services increase vital social and academic skills and seek opportunities for these student athletes to compete for college admission. Services provided include the following: seminars, mentorship, research and field trips to prospective colleges and universities. Goals Provide educational and community support services that increase academic achievement and successful entry into and the completion of post-secondary education.Create and foster partnerships with colleges and universities to provide an increased pool of potential students and equitable access to educational initiatives.Research and explore different scholarships and financial aid opportunities.Increase and strengthen student family-based knowledge and participation in the decision pool.To provide mentors for the student athletes to assist them in the decision-making to promote future success.To ensure that today's youth have increased opportunities for successful placement in a collegiate institution.To provide individualized assistance to students through structured initiatives.