Montgomery College ACES Program

Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) is a collaborative effort between Montgomery College, Montgomery County Public Schools, and the Universities at Shady Grove to support students and provide a seamless path to a bachelor's degree. The ACES student support program provides academic coaches to targeted high school students in fourteen Montgomery County Public High Schools; at all three Montgomery College campus locations; and at the Universities at Shady Grove. The coaches provide both academic and student support, using a case management approach. Coaches meet individually with students and provide: test preparation; tutoring; assistance with college applications and financial aid/scholarship applications; college visits; college transfer workshops; other support services as needed ACES coaches identify and neutralize barriers to student success that may prevent a student from degree completion.

ACES Students Only can volunteer for our program.

Our volunteers play an essential role in supporting ACES events and initiatives, including:

• Assisting with event set up and cleanup for ACES events and highschool workshops.
• Engaging with other ACES students and families by participating in event panels.
• Providing support to their ACES Coordinators with tasks in the office.

Our volunteers give back to the ACES community while developing leadership skills and connect with fellow students.