OMA&D College Access serves over 25,000 students, 85 school districts, 179 schools and 19 two-year colleges across the state of Washington. Beginning in middle school, students find programs that inspire them to pursue higher education, prepare for college and explore careers, and gain admission to the University of Washington.* View this map for a geographical view of our reach.
Educational Talent Search
- A U.S. Department of Education TRiO program.
- Serves students in 6th–12th grade in Skagit, Snohomish, and Yakima counties
- College readiness activities including academic, career, and financial counseling
GEAR UP Achievers
- Serves middle and high school students in four South King County School Districts (Auburn, Kent, Renton and Tukwila)
- Educational and career planning
- Mentoring, tutoring and test preparation
- Contact: Director Roslyn Kagy
Math Science Upward Bound
- A U.S. Department of Education TRiO program.
- Serves students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at Seattle’s Chief Sealth, Cleveland and Franklin high schools
- College planning, financial aid and scholarship applications
- Career exploration workshops, field trips and cultural activities
- Six-week summer program on the UW campus for qualified high school studentsUW MSUB
Multicultural Outreach and Recruitment
- Connects with students and families on-site at high schools, college fairs, and community gatherings throughout Washington state
- Sponsors UW campus visits and events
- Meets with students about admissions procedures, scholarships and financial aid
RISE UP/SKY GEAR UP
- Serves middle and high school students in Yakima, Skagit and Klickitat counties
- Educational and career planning
- Mentoring, tutoring, and test preparation
Upward Bound
- One of the Department of Education TRIO programs
- Serves students in Seattle’s Chief Sealth, Cleveland, and Franklin High school, as well as Kent Meridian High School in the Kent School District
- One-on-one and small group tutoring and homework help in math and language arts
- Academic advising and college planning assistance
- Individualized help with college applications, financial aid applications, and scholarship applications
- PSAT and SAT preparation classes
- Six-week Summer Academy on the UW campusUpward Bound
Washington MESA
- Serves K-14 students throughout the state of Washington
- Builds a pathway to college and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
- Offers academic plans, SAT/PSAT preparation, study skills training, career and college exploration, parent leadership development and teacher training opportunities
- Hands-on math and science competitions at local and regional levelsWashington MESA
*These programs serve students who are from low-income families or who have experienced hardships, students who will be the first in their family to graduate from a four-year college, underrepresented minority students, and students who were deprived of an adequate education due to poverty or discrimination.