Seven Delaware school districts received more than $350,000 from the state Department of Education to boost college readiness.
Some will increase middle school course offerings, teach students and their families how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and create mentorship programs.
Others will also spend the money on giving advanced placement course teachers more training and better preparing younger students to take those classes in high school.
Brandywine, Capital, Colonial, Delmar, Sussex Tech and Milford school districts were among those receiving the grants. Certain New Castle County Vo-Tech schools also are participating.
Both grant programs were open to all districts and charter schools.