NJ LEEP College Bound Application
What is the NJ LEEP College Bound Program?
The College Bound Program is a free college access program serving students and families in the greater Newark area. We provide 7 years of programming (grades 6-12) to support students in developing the academic and social-emotional skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond.
Families also play a meaningful role in building our community by attending family meetings, community-wide events, and workshops throughout the year.
Students and families commit to:
A 5-week academic enrichment summer program starting in July.
15 Saturday sessions, October-May.
2 days of afterschool programming each week, October-May.
NJ LEEP high school graduates continue to receive support throughout their time at college or university as they experience a new chapter in life via our College Student Success Program.
Who can apply?
Current 5th grade students in the Greater Newark Area.
Students in grades 6-11 may also apply, but space is limited.
Students who are first-generation and/or low-income.
We define first-generation students as those whose parents did not complete a four-year college or university degree in the United States.
We define low income as an income of $90,000 or below for a family of four (for each additional household member, we add $5,000 to the threshold).
How do I apply?
Applications have closed. Please join our Interest List to be notified when applications open for the next school year.
Open House
Want to learn more about our program and how to apply? Join NJ LEEP for a Open House! In-person sessions will include a short tour of our classrooms. Registration is required in order to get the virtual meeting link or access code to enter our building. Please RSVP here.
Thank you for your interest in NJ LEEP. We look forward to getting to know you and your family!