{"id":700,"date":"2024-10-25T14:40:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T19:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/academics\/?page_id=700"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:28:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T19:28:20","slug":"rise","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/academics\/title-iii\/rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Retention Initiative for Student Engagement (RISE)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Fall 2026 application for RISE is now open.<\/h3>

Please apply by Thursday, September 10, 2026.<\/p><\/div>

Apply Now<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The RISE program helps students enrolled in specific courses at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø succeed financially and academically.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Retention Initiative for Student Engagement (RISE) program provides assistance to eligible ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students whose financial situations might be a barrier to learning and staying enrolled. Students must be placed into certain courses to participate. The program is open to students in Union, Rolla, and online courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students are encouraged to build strong study and attendance habits by receiving financial support for practicing these habits. They earn funds by engaging with their eligible courses (attending class on time, submitting assignments, and using student support services for their eligible classes). The funds they earn by completing these tasks can be used for any expenses (groceries, gas, housing, bills, household items, etc.).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who can participate in RISE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students must be enrolled in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n