In 2015, the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE), the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid collaborated to create the High School Partners Program. This initiative aims to reduce the college access gap for historically underrepresented students at designated high schools in Duval, Gadsden, Leon, Liberty, and Orange counties.

FSU has experienced exponential growth in applications, acceptances, and enrollment due to intentional recruitment strategies that increased visibility, reduced financial barriers, and provided equitable representation to students at targeted high schools.