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Our Partners.

We have been so fortunate to meet and work with several organizations that provide resources for low-income and first generation college students. All of them are doing incredibly important work, and there are so many ways that you can get involved and made a difference! Please contact us if you work for an organization that would like to partner with us in our efforts to raise awareness for college access.

Volunteer to Work With Students.

College Summit – a national nonprofit organization that partners with schools and districts to strengthen college-going culture and increase college enrollment rates, so that all students graduate career and college-ready.

The Fulfillment Fund – a college access organization established in 1977, their purpose is to mentor, counsel and guide disadvantaged high school students to achieve a college education.

Learn About Policy.

The Campaign for College Opportunity – Founded in 2003, the campaign’s mission is to ensure the state of California produces one million additional college graduates, between now and 2025, to meet the workforce demands of the future and ensure California’s economic prosperity.

Equality & Education – Examines the causes of inequality in our schools, analyzes reform proposals, and offers new possibilities to policymakers concerned with the future of education in America.

Resources for Parents & Students.

AVID – AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination and is a fourth- through twelfth-grade system to prepare students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility. It has a proven track record in bringing out the best in students, and in closing the achievement gap.

College Board – One of the best resources on the web for applying to and researching colleges.

FinAid! – The most comprehensive web resource for financial aid.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) – Find money for college from the government here!

Know How 2 Go – Encourages 8th through 10th graders to prepare for college using four simple steps.

National Pacific Islander Educator Network – A non-profit organization committed to helping students and communities reach their educational goals.

Unigo – A website where high school students can find out what life is really like at colleges by reading student reviews, watching videos, and browsing articles from college students across the country.