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…
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…
"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…
We are deeply saddened by the passing of David B. Laird, Jr., founding board chair for College Possible and long-time head of the Minnesota Private College Council. Dave was a staunch champion for students, serving on the Board of Directors…
There is no question that the United States is experiencing one of the most challenging times in our country’s history. Now more than ever, national service programs, like AmeriCorps, are uniquely poised to make a difference. With nearly 300 service…
College Possible’s Data, Analytics, Research & Evaluation (DARE) team is preparing it’s first-ever survey of Corps alumni who served with the organization five or more years ago. Since its founding twenty years ago, more than 1,500 AmeriCorps members have served…
Gen Z is the most diverse generation of college students in U.S. history, one that values meaningful academic programs and support services like financial literacy and mental health. More specifically, for students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds, a college degree…
A new study released by Voices for National Service has shown the benefits that AmeriCorps brings to society, program members and the federal government. The 2020 study conducted by ICF found a remarkable return on investment of $17.30 for every…