G-Force

About the G-Force Mentor Program

The G-Force Work-Study Mentorship Program, funded through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Center for First-Generation Students is dedicated to enhancing student success, access, and completion. This program offers work-study students the opportunity to hone their career readiness skills while serving as peer mentors to high school students and their peers. G-Force mentors provide invaluable guidance and resources, assisting with tasks such as completing the FAFSA/TAFSA, college applications, and scholarship searches.

In addition the G-Force Mentorship Program is also an active student organization on campus, where mentors exemplify leadership through service. Since 2007, the organization has supported over 370 TWU student leaders, with 58.3% being first-generation college students. Mentors benefit from personalized guidance and professional development opportunities provided by staff. By removing barriers to completion and expanding access to financial resources, the organization empowers students in their pursuit of higher education and opens pathways to graduate school opportunities.

What Does a G-Force Mentor Do?

• Visit 19 area High School Go Centers as well as participate in Mobile Go Center, community and on-campus events
• Guide students how to enroll in any college or university as well as how to apply for scholarships, financial aid FAFSA/TASFA applications, and assist with providing appropriate resources 
• Assist in special outreach events, such as College Nights or FAFSA Nights 
• Raise awareness about the value of higher education
• Motivate high school students to pursue higher education

G-Force Mentor Requirements

• Must be work-study eligible 
• Mentors must maintain a GPA of at least 2.8 and be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (for undergraduates) or half-time credit hours (for graduate students)
• Mentor schedules must be available to accommodate Go Center visits, Mobile Go Center events and other Go Program activities
• Mentors must have financial need
• Must attend ALL mandatory trainings and meetings
• First-generation college students are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

Please complete the G-Force Mentor Application on Handshake for student employment.

What's Next

1. Attend the G-Force Interest Meetings at the Student Union.
2. Check your email to see if you are selected for an interview! 
3. Visit the Go Center page to identify the Go Center High School schedule.