Pomona College Academy for Youth Success (PAYS)

Pomona College

Pomona College Academy for Youth Success offers a multifaceted approach to prepare and support over ninety high achieving high school students for admission to and success in college. Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors participate in a wide array of programs throughout the academic year geared to affect their perceptions of the college experience, to challenge them academically, and to develop a collaborative cohort striving for success in selective four year institutions. Each scholar participates in PAYS for three consecutive years, from acceptance at the end of their first year of high school until graduation. The program is committed to supporting each scholar in matriculating into competitive institutions completely free of charge to the students’ families.

To be eligible to apply, you must: Reside within one of our five local counties (Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County or Ventura County) Be a current 9th grade student Be vaccinated for COVID-19 (All students, faculty, and staff of Pomona College must be vaccinated for COVID-19 (including Booster), this includes PAYS scholars as we will live on campus during the summer experience and participate in year-round activities.) Other factors taken into consideration include:First-Generation College-Bound student Low-Income (Qualifies for Free-Reduced Lunch) African-American, Latinx, South-East Asian (API), Native American, and other underrepresented ethnicities/races Currently taking Geometry OR Integrated Math II

Underrepresented Students Only