When Naomi Lovato first heard about College Possible Texas as a student at Pflugerville ISD, she wasn’t sure what to expect. Neither of her parents had attended college, and she…
When Dr. Jonathan Rowland was a high school student at Del Valle High School in Austin, Texas, the path to college wasn’t entirely clear. His mother had never finished school,…
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has long been a vital resource for many students pursuing higher education, offering access to scholarships, grants, and loans. For the 2023-24…
Growing up, I watched my family work hard in physical labor jobs without earning what they deserved. My dad worked in construction, my uncles took whatever jobs they could find,…
The joy of college acceptance letters can be overshadowed by financial aid stress. As a college access advisor with the Virtual Access Program in Texas, I help students like Jessica…
Erica Henderson was once a super shy and insecure high schooler. Even simple conversations felt overwhelming, making her college dreams seem like a distant fantasy. But in 2003, when College…
If you’re interviewing for a role as an AmeriCorps service member, or you’ve already landed a service position with College Possible, you may want to learn more about our organization…
Finding a career path isn’t usually straightforward, it hinges on balancing academic strengths with real world experiences, and exploring fields that can be outside your initial interests. According to a…
Austin-based college access and success nonprofit unveils new name as statewide expansion continues College Forward is now College Possible Texas—and on a path to serve 12,000 students by 2025 in…
Each year, more than 200,000 AmeriCorps service members pledge a year of service at nonprofit organizations across the country. In exchange for a living allowance, education award, and additional benefits,…
With support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, College Possible Texas will double its reach to 12,000 first-generation students statewide by 2025 AUSTIN, Texas, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Possible Texas (formerly known as College…
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…
People often ask me why I do this work. The answer is simple: because I know what it is like to be the student sitting on the other side of…
