In 1989, the McNair Educational Foundation began with a goal to provide assistance to students to find the financial aid necessary to attend college. Over the years, the mission and programs have expanded to provide support and services to ensure that all students are both academically and financially prepared for college and career. These programs have created a college-going culture throughout Rutherford County Schools from elementary school through college completion. Throughout the years, The Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation has grown to be a model program for helping the students of Rutherford County Schools realize their dream of a college education and they continue to expand their program offerings every year.

WHAT WE DO

 The mission of The Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation is to increase college and career awareness, readiness and success for all students. To achieve this goal, McNair works in collaboration with Rutherford County Schools to provide programs and activities that are designed to raise awareness, expand knowledge and prepare students for a postsecondary education in their desired career. While the majority of the programs and activities are focused on high school students, McNair also provides targeted programs to middle school, elementary school and college students. Many of the programs and activities build on local, state, and national events to strengthen the college attendance culture throughout Rutherford County Schools.