CYC serves high-achieving, under-resourced students starting as early as 9th grade — providing the structure, relationships, and resources to get into college, graduate, and launch a career.
CYC serves high-achieving, under-resourced, students across Charlotte, NC. We look for students with the drive to succeed who need the right tools and community around them to make it happen.
See Our ProgramsTo be eligible to join CYC, a student should meet the following criteria :
Note: Each application is reviewed individually. Meeting the criteria above prioritizes your application.
Apply NowCYC's model is built around where students actually are — academically, emotionally, and socially. Each year of the program deepens the support and prepares Fellows for what comes next.
Our Campuses
Carolina Youth Coalition serves Fellows through two campus locations across Charlotte, making it easier to access coaching, programming, mentorship, and community close to home. Each Fellow is assigned to the campus that best serves their area, ensuring consistent support throughout their journey. Use our service map to find which campus corresponds with your ZIP code.
View Service MapEvery CYC program is built around three interconnected pillars — because getting into college requires more than grades.
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Delivering personalized college admissions, financial aid, matriculation, and persistence support.
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Facilitating the development of self-awareness and self-advocacy skills.
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Facilitating the development of self-awareness and self-advocacy skills.
Youth Union
The Youth Union is CYC's program and resource hub — open Monday through Thursday and select weekends. Before Core Programs, Fellows can work independently, meet with a tutor or mentor, grab a snack, or just be. It's more than a space. It's home base.
