Transition to College, administered by Project RIRAL, and coordinated by New England Literacy Resource Center (NELRC) began in spring 2000 through a grant funded by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation.

Its mission is dedicated to improving the lives of adult literacy program and/or high school graduates by providing educational opportunities for students to prepare for, enter, and succeed in post-secondary education.  Its goals are to create a learning environment for adult students that builds on what they already know, helps them to reflect on their individual skills and abilities, and builds confidence in their potential to be successful in post-secondary Education so as to improve and enrich their own lives and their families' lives.

Transition to College will help students further develop the academic and personal skills to fulfill their quest for higher education by developing confidence in their ability to succeed in college and ultimately, fulfill their career goals.

Did You Know?

• College graduates earn twice as much as people with HS or GED diplomas

• The fastest growing jobs that pay a living wage require college degrees

• 81 percent of workers with associate's degrees or some college credit earn the same amounts as those with bachelor's degrees

• Financial Aid is available to help people with college expenses

• Services are available locally to assist you with your college enrollment process

Visit  the National College Transitions TTC Program Profile Page

Student Survival Guide

View Our Newsletter