Eligibility Requirements
YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY TO A BETTER CHANCE IF:
- You identify as a person of color:
Black/African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, or Multiracial (and you identify with one of the prior ethnicities mentioned) - You are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- You are in grade 4 – 9
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR A BETTER CHANCE:
- Consistently performs at or above grade level in math and English
- Has an overall academic average of a B+ or better
- Ranks in the top ten percent of their class
- Participates in extracurricular activities, both within and outside of the school community
- Demonstrates leadership potential in school or through activities outside of school
- Receives good teacher recommendations
- Is of upstanding character
- Cannot be the child of one of A Better Chance's Alumni
A Better Chance reserves the right to use income as a criterion for eligibility to best serve those in need of our services. If you have questions about income, please contact admissions@abetterchance.org.