COMPASS
Get back on track: The COMPASS program provides coaching and funding for Columbus residents who finished high school in the last few years and are looking for a career boost. Eligible individuals can choose between an academic path or career path.*
The program provides academic and career support to Columbus residents who completed their high school education between 2019 and 2023. Each participant in the academic path will have an academic and career coach who will assist them throughout their time at Columbus State. Additionally, program participants will receive funding to cover tuition and enrollment fees at Columbus State, making college a reality at no cost!
For more information about the program, please email citycompass@cscc.edu.
To be eligible, students must meet these requirements:
- Graduated from high school between 2019-2023.
- Currently live at an address within Columbus, Ohio (proof of residency is required).
- Not actively enrolled at Columbus State Community College (individuals transferring in from another institutuion are eligible as long as criteria 1 & 2 are met; returning CSCC students must have been inactive for one autumn and spring cycle for consideration).
Complete the interest form to confirm eligibility for the next available term:
About COMPASS
COMPASS is a collaboration between I Know I Can, ASPYR Workforce Innovation, and Columbus State Community College.
COMPASS aims to:
- Re-engage high school completers who stopped out or never enrolled in postsecondary education or training.
- Encourage college persistence for individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Improve college and career readiness and milestone completion while removing financial barriers to enrollment.
Meet the Team
Morgan Becker (she/her)
Program Coordinator
Advisor for: Students with last names starting A-M
Morgan Becker was born in Buena Vista, Virginia, a small town in the middle of the
Blue Ridge Mountains with only 2000 residents (47 in her graduating high school class).
Becker attended a local community college before transferring to Grace College in
Winona Lake, Indiana, earning a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree
in Higher Education.
Morgan’s favorite quote comes from Brene Brown, "Owning our stories and loving ourselves through the process is the bravest thing we will ever do."
Kay Adams
Program Coordinator
Advisor for: Students with last names starting N-Z
Kay Adams is from and currently lives in Delaware, Ohio. Adams graduated from The
Ohio State University with a BA in History and from the University of Phoenix with
a master’s degree in Adult Education, Curriculum, and Instruction. Adams later attended
Columbus State, with a focus in Nursing.
Kay's favorite quote is from Zig Ziglar, "If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you!”