First Generation College Students: Navigating Higher Education

College Possible

By providing participants with coaches, serving as AmeriCorps members, College Possible makes college admission and success possible for low income students. The following video demonstrates some of the benefits of College Possible.


In addition to preparing high school juniors and seniors for colleges and universities, College Possible also aids students as they transition to college and supports them through graduation. The following statistics express the success of the program for its participants.

Although College Possible is geared toward aiding low income students in obtaining degrees from higher education institutions, it equally benefits students who become coaches to the adolescents. Below, Joe explains his role as a College Possible coach for Jayson, a low income student attending college.

Here is a map of College Possible's current locations:

To find out which colleges and universities College Possible has partnerships with, click here.

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