
Wealth Within U functions as a school-based alternative placement that allows students to stay enrolled at their base school.
Wealth Within U (WWU) delivers differentiated, standards-aligned instruction in collaboration with school staff, using NYS curriculum frameworks to support student completion of either a Regents diploma or the GED, based on individualized academic planning.
Students remain enrolled in their home school, maintaining access to events, athletics, and school community life
Improved Graduation rates
Continued connection to their social circles and school culture
WWU operates in alignment with school, district, state, and federal goals
Students follow a modified schedule that blends traditional academics, life skills, financial literacy, and paid employment—with required assessments to demonstrate mastery
Family and student participation is mandatory, with clear attendance and engagement expectations
WWU re-engages students who were on a research-backed trajectory toward dropout, incarceration, or poverty
The program is built on a model of full transparency, fostering genuine partnership with schools at every level