College Promise

Many students attend college, but are unsure of what to do next as they near graduation. #CollegePromise has helped students graduate with no or low loan student debt, provided career guidance, and internships to align skills with career opportunities. This #GivingSeason, join us in making a difference by donating here: https://bit.ly/44ehazS #Donate #JoinUs #MakeADifference #GivingSeason #CollegeAccess #EconomicMobility #Careers #FutureLeaders #CareerAdvancement #HigherEd #CollegeReadiness #SupportUs #FinancialAid #DropDebt

It has been a privilege to collaborate with Ethan Cloud and Alison Hines of #BecauseWeWill, who are dedicated to preparing young people for #college. Please check out their latest in Forbes and the valuable resources offered by Abigail Seldin and Scholarship America. https://lnkd.in/eq4DmxYj #BecauseWeWill #ScholarshipAmerica #CollegePrep #FreeCollege

"In a world where lifetime earnings are directly tied to education levels, it’s imperative we give all students this opportunity rather than just the privileged, affluent few. It’s philanthropy that must fill in the gaps." - Martha Kanter, College Promise, RPA Sponsored Project College Promise has changed the trajectory for millions of families as it funds college education for those who might not otherwise be able to afford it. Learn more in our partner spotlight: https://lnkd.in/eBbKahSh Lillian Wambui Chege

Pictured left to right: Ethan Cloud (#BecauseWeWill Campaign Leader), Abigail Seldin (Chief Growth Officer of Scholarship America), and Alison Hines (#BecauseWeWill Operations Manager) 🎓 Financing higher education can be stressful, but as Alison Hines and Ethan Cloud explore in this Forbes article, there are a wide variety of #scholarship options to consider from organizations like Scholarship America. Click the link to dive into the details about scholarships and discover actionable tips to navigate this college application season. 🔗: https://bit.ly/3ZWrwDQ #Forbes #ScholarshipAmerica #CollegeApplication #CollegeAccess #CollegeAffordability #Scholarship #FAFSA #PayingForCollege #CollegeList #StudentSupport #CollegeStudents #HigherEd #PostsecondaryEducation

🙌 Dream big and without the heavy burden of student debt! 💸 With the #MyPromiseTool, you can find programs and resources that match your goals—whether that’s college, trade school, or other career paths. ➡️ Visit MyPromiseTool.Org to explore your options today. #CollegePromise #Scholarship #CollegeAccess #CollegeAffordability #FreeTuition #FreeCollege #TradeSchool #TechnicalSchool #CollegeStudent #PayingForCollege #FAFSA

🚨 Funding Opportunity for FAFSA Support! 🚨 The U.S. Department of Education has announced Phase 2 of the FAFSA Student Support Strategy, with $50 million in federal funds available for states, nonprofits, school districts, and other organizations to support the 2025–26 FAFSA completion. This funding will boost efforts to assist students and families, focusing on first-time and Pell-eligible applicants, from January 15, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Key opportunities include: • Expanding FAFSA advisors and counselors, including evening/weekend hours. • Hosting FAFSA submission clinics and offering transportation support. • Recognition programs to encourage higher FAFSA completion rates. • Outreach via phone, social media, and multilingual resources. Organizations with FAFSA expertise are encouraged to apply. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eumAFJ4n #FAFSA #HigherEd #CollegeAccess #FAFSACompletion #Tuition #CollegeResources #FinancialAid

We are so grateful for our partnership with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and thank them for spotlighting the work of College Promise. Our success is attributable to their continued support. To learn more, visit:

Alamance Community College's Parent #PromiseProgram is a shining example of how communities are coming together to provide crucial support for #StudentParents. By offering #tuition support, this innovative program ensures parents have an affordable pathway for earning new skills and advancing their #EconomicOpportunities. At #CollegePromise, we’re proud to support all programs that align with our commitment to helping students and their families secure a more prosperous future.

Growing up, my stepdad often told me, "Hang around people smarter than you so you can learn from them." It's so true. I've realized the older I get, the more I have to learn. This past semester, I had the privilege of learning and interning with STRATA9 and College Promise under Dr. John Barnshaw's leadership. Truth be told, I wanted to intern in big tech but the minute I met John, I knew this was the perfect placement for me. John is wicked smart, and he's also kind, relatable, and a fantastic teacher and storyteller. It might sound weird that I would say storyteller but so much of what we worked on was data and through my work with him, I learned how powerful data can be used to tell a story. Over the past 20 years, the average tuition and fees have increased by 65% for private nonprofit colleges, 110% for public four-year colleges, and 49% for public two-year colleges. With skyrocketing costs, college is becoming unattainable but College Promise is a national campaign and nonprofit bipartisan organization that aims to make college more accessible and affordable by making college FREE. When I first heard of this, I thought no way but it's true. There are around 450 Promise Programs in the United States. Believe me, I sifted through the data reviewing each program one-by-one. 🤣 Every time I identified a new College Promise Program to include in the My Promise Tool database, I was excited because that meant folks would have access to free college, and you know how much my first-gen heart values education! Last week, I shared my work with my Department Chair Todd Cherner at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill along with my peers in the Master of Arts in Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship end-of-semester internship presentations. John and I had been working together virtually so it was our first time meeting in person. John, I am grateful for your leadership and for investing in me this past semester. I learned so much from you and look forward to maintaining the relationship and advocating for College Promise Programs nationally. And for the rest of you, I'm passing along the advice my stepdad gave me: Hang around people smarter than you. You'll always learn more and be better for it. #Tarheels #HigherEducation #EducationalInnovation

Great example of innovative work taking place to accelerate career and economic mobility. Not surprising it's from the Baldrige winning team at Alamo Colleges District. Great leaders like Mike Flores continue to lead the way by building strong/competent teams that deeply care about their students. #College #Career #Community #CollegePromise