This past year was filled with grief, loss and deep challenges. The pandemic took so much from so many of us, emotionally, physically and financially. At the same time, a long-overdue reckoning on race and social justice led to a…
College Possible is proud to support Reach Higher and their College Signing Day events. Learn more about the history and ways to celebrate your own event in this guest post from the Reach Higher team! Education after high school is…
Each year thousands of talented students from low-income backgrounds don’t apply to top colleges because they lack access to guidance, accurate information on financial assistance, and models of other students like themselves who have successfully made the transition to these…
What inspired you to become a College Possible success coach and AmeriCorps member? Rachel: My passion for helping underserved populations in higher education inspired me to become a College Possible success coach and AmeriCorps member. I know firsthand how challenging…
Despite the many challenges of 2020, nearly 23,000 College Possible students continued on their journey to a college degree. Thanks to the unwavering support and generosity of our donors, College Possible has served tens of thousands of students over the…
California State University-Stanislaus (Stanislaus State), a Hispanic-serving institution that serves more than 8,600 students in California's Central Valley, announced a major new initiative designed to improve student retention, particularly among low-income and first-generation students at its Stockton campus. Through a…
Join the College Possible Catalyze team, along with college partners and success coaches, for a series of free webinars (registration required) to discuss ways to improve student outcomes and support. Thursday, February 11 Hear strategies for supporting students from low-income…
"It’s critical to think beyond this difficult semester or year. Attending college now is about maintaining the energy required for graduating later. Momentum and continuity are key in ensuring students earn a degree." College Possible President Craig Robinson wrote an…
In November the NASPA Western Regional Conference was held, but this year it was done completely virtual. Joe Diggins, Catalyze partnership manager at College Possible, was able to present alongside faculty at partnering college California State University Stanislaus. The presentation…
We are thrilled to introduce our 2020-21 National College Attainment Network Student Advocacy Fellows! The goal of the NCAN Student Advocacy Fellowship is to expand the breadth of NCAN members participating in advocacy through elevating staff and students. This fellowship…