Connecticut General Statutes Title 10A. State System of Higher Education § 10a-11a. Connecticut collegiate awareness and preparation program

(a) As used in this section, “collegiate awareness and preparation program” means a program that provides outreach and services to middle school and high school students to prepare such students for successful completion of postsecondary education at institutions of higher education.

(b) As part of the minority advancement program, the Office of Higher Education shall establish a Connecticut collegiate awareness and preparation program to develop linkages with public school systems targeted by the office for the purpose of providing motivation and skills development for middle school or high school students who are disadvantaged, including, but not limited to, students from low-income families and prospective first-generation postsecondary education students.

(c) Funding for said program shall be on a competitive basis open to all institutions of higher education in the state. The Office of Higher Education shall issue a request for proposals to all such institutions. A panel shall review applications on the basis of an evaluation format developed by said office. Payment shall be made under contractual agreements between the office and the grant recipients.