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About

The First Star Kent State Academy is a free, comprehensive four-year college access program for youth in foster care. 

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Summer Academy & Saturday Academy

The Academy offers a 4-week residential summer Academy where youth live on the Kent State Campus, as well as monthly interactions during the academic year.

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Highlights

Get to know First Star Kent State Academy! Check out these photos and videos from our First Star experience.

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First Star Kent State Academy Continues to Shine in a Mixed-Learning Environment
Dec 02, 2021

As Kent State returns to a school year that resembles pre-pandemic times, First Star Kent State Academy has begun to imagine new programs. The Academy is a free, comprehensive four-year college access program for youth in foster care. The program engages a cohort of up to 30 students in a variety of learning opportunities, including academic support, career exploration, social and cultural activities and more.

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3x higher high school dropout rates for foster youth than other low-income children
88% of First Star Scholars Enter Higher Education
98% of First Star Scholars Graduate High School

Contact Us

Email: firststarinfo@kent.edu
Phone Number: 330-672-3039

Academy Director
Danielle Green-Welch, M.Ed, Ed.S

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