As a first-generation college student, Ingrid had no roadmap for higher education. The entire process felt like a maze until the day she noticed a promotional table in her high…
Michelle is driven by a purpose that traces back to her very first weeks of life. Born premature, Michelle and her two younger sisters all spent their earliest days in…
For 16 students across Texas, our recent scholarship award celebration marked the culmination of years of hard work and the thrilling beginning of what comes next. This moment was made…
"I realized I knew what it was like to be in what a lot of students consider their ‘panic mode.’ I lived it. So I know that you’re going to…
Azucena, known to her friends as Susy, already knows where she's headed. As a first-year student at Texas State University studying agriculture with a minor in aerospace studies and participating…
Elena’s college journey did not follow a straight line, but it did lead her to a place where she could thrive. For Elena, a college degree is more than just…
College costs are skyrocketing, and for many students, the most significant obstacle to earning a degree is affordability. Understanding financial aid, meeting deadlines, avoiding unexpected charges, and staying eligible for…
Travis High School senior Arcelia loves art, nature, and any chance to learn something new. She spends her days balancing classes like math and English, planning her next steps, and…
College Possible Texas is excited to announce a new partnership with the Mariachi Extravaganza, the nation’s premier cultural and musical event for youth mariachi performers. This December, College Possible Texas…
Six-year study reveals College Possible Texas students are significantly more likely to enroll in and graduate from college, highlighting coaching’s role in closing higher education achievement gaps. College Possible Texas…
At College Possible Texas, people power our results. AmeriCorps members and full-time staff bring real college experience, practical problem-solving skills, and steady encouragement that move students closer to a degree…
At the beginning of each school year, College Possible Texas welcomes new and returning AmeriCorps coaches ready to guide students through one of the most transformative times in their lives…
Authored by Sona Karentz Andrews, board member and friend Dear College Possible Community, My name is Sona Karentz Andrews, and I joined the College Possible Oregon board six years ago…
For a first-year college student, the transition to college can be both exciting and overwhelming. After years of preparing for the moment, students finally arrive on campus ready to begin…
