WHAT IS NASH U?
Nash U is a program to support you in determining what the best plans are for YOU after high school, with a focus on the college process. Our staff will help you through building your college list, applying to college, writing your college essay, applying for scholarships/financial aid, connecting with folks who have careers you're interested in, AND more.
DURING THE PROGRAM NASHERS:
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Get detailed guidance on each step of the college application process. They build their college list. They apply to schools, scholarships, and financial aid. And they connect with college students + professionals to learn more about how they got to where they are
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Work with volunteers who serve as their mentor, giving individualized support throughout the college application process and insight into career paths Nashers are interested in persuing
The Nash U community is all about giving and receiving support as you and your peers go through this journey together. This program aims to build a network of care and shared learning throughout the college application process.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Young women and gender-expansive youth in 12th grade who have previously completed an SNLP program and who can commit to attending ALL Nash U meetings. There are no academic or skill criteria for admission into our programs.
Applicants must be available at the following times:
Thursdays (4:30-6:30pm) in-person, October - December,
Saturdays (11am-2pm) in-person, November - December (with the exception of select dates and holiday breaks),
Workshops once a month (Saturdays) from January - May
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
The application cycle for Nash U is now OPEN.
The priority deadline for applications is Wednesday, September 18th. Applications submitted after will be considered on a rolling basis until the final deadline on Wednesday, September 25th.
If you have any questions or want to learn more, we’re happy to talk. Please reach out to Corrine Civil at corrine@sadienash.org.
MORE DETAILS
Nash U runs from October to May
During the fall, meetings happen twice a week with Saturday sessions available for additional support. During spring, meetings happen once a month.
Participants are eligible to receive an end-of-year stipend up to $200 based on attendance and the submission of college deliverables.
Sadie Nash will cover costs UP TO $100 for ANY application expense, including application fees, score report fees, college deposits, and SAT test costs.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST NASH U YEARS
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST NASH U YEARS 〰️
DURING THE PROGRAM NASHERS:
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Financial Aid Workshop for Nashers & Families
Go more in depth with our financial aid knowledge and ask any and all questions that may be coming up with financial aid packages coming out. We are super excited to be in community with you all and go through the in's and out's of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), NYS TAP (Tuition Assistance Program), and NJ TAG (Tuition Aid Grants) and how they may show up in packages.
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Mentors Panel
Join for a warm space of storytelling and connection with mentors and Nashers across NYC and NWK. This event is designed to help illuminate the range of college and career journeys of people in the broader SNLP community.
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Wellness Circle
Wellness Circles are intimate, interactive settings for collective care within the Nash U community. Designed and led by Nash U Nashers in collaboration with SNLP staff and interns, these sessions often engage creative tools to address mental, physical, and spiritual wellness during the stressful time of college applications.
TRIPS WE’VE TAKEN
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Day Trip to Howard University and National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington D.C. (2022)
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Overnight Trip to Bryn Mawr College, Rosemont College and Temple University (2018)
What Do Nashers Say About It?
