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The Groups Scholars program was created to increase college attendance and retention among income eligible and first-generation students at Indiana University East. The program fosters a strong system of wrap-around support by helping students with socioeconomic barriers adjust to college life while also building vital connections to campus resources, peers, faculty, and staff. By providing a blend of financial, academic, and social support, this program helps students navigate through college with the goal of earning a bachelor’s degree from IU East.