CARE

Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement (CARE)

The Florida State University Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) provides preparation, orientation, and academic support programming for students who are among the first in their family to attend college and may face unique challenges in college because of educational or economic circumstances.

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Pre-Collegiate Programs

Preparing students in grades 6^th-12^th for enrollment and success in college.

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Summer Bridge Program (SBP)

Providing transition and orientation programming for first-generation college students at FSU.

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Unconquered Scholars Program

Programming and support for students formerly in foster care, relative care, homeless, or ward of the State status.

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Apply to 2024 Summer Bridge Program

Applications for the 2022 Summer Bridge Program open August 1st! Apply by November 1st!

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About CARE Students

Highlighting the CARE Hall of Fame, Student Spotlights, Student Successes, and More!

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Apply to Summer Bridge Program

Summer Bridge Program provides a supportive transition into FSU followed by comprehensive support to graduation! The program is for first-generation and Pell-Grant students.