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For first-gen students from low-income backgrounds, the college journey is filled with daunting obstacles: navigating complex applications, securing financial aid, and staying enrolled through graduation—all without the support or resources many of their peers take for granted.

Your gift provides these students with expert advisors who help them navigate the complexity of the college journey. Through a research-proven model of long-term, personalized advising, you support them from college application to graduation.

Today we need your support to help them get into the right school for them, graduate with minimal debt, and unlock career opportunities that lead to lasting economic mobility.

Donate today to help students like Manny get into college and graduate with a bachelor's degree. Every $10,000 we raise unlocks key milestones on the journey:

1. Get In: developing a college list, writing essays, and applying for financial aid.
2. Graduate and Go Far: start school, return for second year, and get the first post-graduation job.

Every $10,000 we raise unlocks a new milestone and our goal is to raise $60,000. Give today to help us reach this goal!

Manny's Milestones: College List, Write Essays, Financial Aid > Get In ($30,000). Start School, Return for 2nd Year, First Job > Graduate and Go Far ($60,000)