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Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP)

Setting up students success—in high school, college, the workforce and beyond

We are the Syracuse University branch of Liberty Partnerships Program, New York’s leading nonprofit dedicated to keeping students on the graduation path. Our network of educators, social workers and change-makers empower middle and high school students to graduate and continue on to college or stable employment. Liberty Partnerships works directly with Syracuse’s public schools to bring academic and community resources into the city’s public schools, and do what it takes to help every student graduate.

Since 1997, the graduation rate among Liberty students has remained above 95%, compared to a statewide graduation rate of 84.8%

Programming highlights includes:

  • One-on-one relationships with students.
  • Tutoring, mentoring, socio-emotional counseling, and career and college prep.
  • After school and summer programming, so our work doesn’t stop when the bell rings.
  • Working inside Syracuse schools every day, building trust and relationships with students, staff, volunteers, families, and community partners.
  • The Syracuse University LPP Scholarship, awarding at least half tuition to LPP participants who attend SU.

Schools We Serve

Enroll in LPP

Like what you see? Join the SU LPP family! You can apply online, or download and print the PDF and drop off your completed application at your school’s SU LPP or Guidance office.

Apply OnlineDownload Application (pdf)

No matter how you submit your application, don’t forget to stop by your school’s SU LPP room to pick up your welcome gift! You can find us in the Career Center Room at Corcoran High School, and #259 at Public Service Leadership Academy.

You can also refer a friend to LPP by bringing them to the SU LPP room, or asking them to contact a tutor. If they join and complete their application, you AND your friend get a sweet surprise!

Have Questions?

Stephanie Thompson, Director, Liberty Partnerships Program
stroxler@syr.edu|315.443.5181

Additional Resources

  • FOCUS Webinar Library (password protected)
  • Senior Showcase
  • SU LPP Scholarship: Syracuse University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs will award a Liberty Partnerships Scholarship equal to at least one half of tuition to qualified Syracuse University undergraduate students who have participated in the Liberty Partnerships Program (combined with Syracuse University Merit Scholarship and need-based grant, if applicable). The scholarship is renewable for four years according to standard scholarship renewal policies at Syracuse University. To apply for this scholarship, students must submit a statement of participation (pdf) that is endorsed by the coordinator of their Liberty Scholarships Program. This statement must be submitted to Syracuse University following the directions on the form, at the time of application to the University. The deadline for submission is February 1 admission the following fall.

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