Say Yes Scholar Program
Say Yes Scholar Program Overview
Say Yes to Education Cleveland is a scholarship for Cleveland Metropolitan School District Students that meet certain criteria. This scholarship aims to "close the gap" on tuition costs, enabling more students to take advantage of post-secondary education.
The Say Yes experience at Tri-C provides wrap-around services to ensure the success of each Say Yes Scholar. Benefits include:
- One-on-one coaching and support
- Priority (early) registration
- FAFSA assistance
- Say Yes campus events
- Tri-C Say Yes Scholarship (up to $2,500)
Note: Cuyahoga Community College does not determine eligibility for the Say Yes to Education Scholarship. Visit the Say Yes website to explore eligibility.
Say Yes Scholar Program Eligibility
To participate as a Say Yes Scholar at Tri-C, students must meet the following requirements:
- CMSD Graduate eligible for the Say Yes to Education Cleveland Scholarship
- Full time enrollment status (12 credits or more per term)
- Eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress each term
- Participation in Say Yes sponsored programming and coaching
Say Yes Tutoring
In Person Math Tutoring with Marquan Jones
Tutoring is exclusively for Say Yes Scholars.
- Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Western Campus)
- Thursdays 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Metro Campus)
- Virtual appointment: https://calendly.com/jonesmathtutoring
If you cannot attend at these times, you can schedule a one-on-one with tutor Marquan Jones.
- Click here to schedule with Marquan Jones directly.
- Or email mdjones017@gmail.com
- Or call 614-599-6559.
- Identify yourself as a Say Yes Scholar.
Reading and Writing Assistance
If you have trouble understanding assignments Dr. Brenda Hartley can assist you!
Click here to schedule with Dr. Brenda Hartley directly. You can also contact Dr. Hartley at brenda.hartley@tri-c.edu or 216-987-4518. Identify yourself as a Say Yes Scholar.
Technology & Financial Resources
Technology Access: If you are in need of technology (laptop, Wi-Fi, etc.) resources to be able to fully participate in online classes, please contact your Say Yes coach via email, phone call or text.
Tri-C Financial Resources: Resources beyond the Say Yes Scholarship are available to you. Visit Tri-C's financial resource page to find out more.