The FLY Program
THE FLY PROGRAM
Finances, Life, and Your Major
The FLY Program is here to help RAW Alumni “fly” during their first year after high school. Your next chapter is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming. That’s why FLY is designed to support every part of your transition: your money, your life, and your academic journey. We’re here to help you succeed with confidence, resilience, and a whole lot of support.
FLY Supports You In Three Key Areas:
Finances: Managing debt and current financial needs, scholarships, work-study, and job/internship applications, opportunity referrals, FAFSA & CSS profile renewal, and paying your semester balance
Life: Housing, social life, care packages, wellness support, resiliency, self-care, coping skills, time management, organization, self-advocacy, accessing resources, and building responsibility
Your Major + Career: Career exploration, college credit guidance, choosing majors, transferring, course registration, remedial classes, academic success strategies, and navigating campus resources
Before college even starts, the FLY Program kicks things off with a summer transition workshop just for the graduating class. We’ll break down how to avoid “summer melt,” what campus life really looks like, and how to step onto campus feeling confident and prepared.
Once the school year begins, FLY keeps you on track with regular success coaching meetings to support your goals and help you follow through on your plans. You can look forward to a fall care package and on-campus FLY meetups to keep you connected and supported.
The FLY Program is here to help you grow, level up, and crush your academic goals. Participation is totally voluntary, so take charge of your journey—reach out, communicate your needs, and schedule your meetings. We’re here when you’re ready to soar.
Program Requirements
1. One-On-One Initial Intake Meeting with Project Launch
This meeting introduces you to the FLY Program and helps you explore ways to set yourself up for success. Meetings can take place via Zoom, phone, or at RAW in August or early September.
2. Academic + Success Advising
You are required to complete 2 advising meetings per semester, either on your campus, at your alternative program, via Zoom, or at RAW.
First Semester:
Discuss concerns, successes, and your adjustment to college/post-high school life
Explore your choice of major and classes
Connect with your advisor
Second Semester:
Review campus resources, job opportunities, and career path options
Discuss college affordability, total debt, and FAFSA re-application
Guidance on transferring or changing programs, if needed
Address challenges and create actionable solutions
3. Performance Monitoring
We track your academic progress together to ensure you’re on track for success. Adjustments may include:
Meeting with a counselor or academic advisor
Accessing tutoring or attending writing center sessions
Visiting professors during office hours or participating in group study sessions
Self-advocacy for students with IEP/504 plans
4. Academic Expectations
While enrolled in FLY, you agree to:
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Share your final grades after your first semester
5. Resources + Opportunities
Academic Advising:
Meet with an academic advisor within the first month of school to review and adjust your class schedule
Meet again before December 1 to prepare for the next semester
Jobs, Internships & Work-Study:
Identify and pursue career opportunities
Receive support with resume building, internship applications, work-study placements, and job applications
Financial Aid & Scholarships:
Review your semester balance and develop a financial plan
Seek scholarship funding and stay on track with renewal obligations
6. FLY Exit Evaluation Survey
At the end of your last semester, you will receive a survey about your experience in the FLY Program. Please respond honestly so we can improve programming and continue supporting future participants.
