Preparing our Youth for College Success
College Rising is a non-profit organization committed helping first generation, under-represented minorities, and low-income students prepare for and succeed in college. We provide guidance, scholarships and grants to help our students pay for college preparation services within their own communities.
What We Provide
Access
We provide access to professional college prep services and counseling for every stage of the college process.
Scholarships
We offer scholarships and grants to help pay for SAT, ACT and AP test preparation and college counseling.
Mentorship
We bring together the local community of mentors and services to prepare our students for success.
Giving
College Rising Fund
Donate to the College Rising Fund to provide the resources to pay for college prep and counseling services. College Rising is a registered nonprofit corporation in the State of California (#C4544530) with tax exemption approval (EIN 84-4262590) under IRS Code 501(c)(3) .
34% of Graduating Seniors Do Not Enroll in College
2020 Graduating College Seniors
Seniors Enroll in College
SENIORS THAT DON'T GO TO COLLEGE
Our Mission
College Rising, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed helping first generation, under-represented and low-income students prepare for and succeed in college. We provide guidance, scholarships and grants to help our students pay for college preparation services within their own communities, including:
- Standardized testing
- College counseling
- College applications
- College enrollment
- College achievement.
Our focus is local. We help kids to connect with the right resources within their local communities to help them at every stage of the college application process.
Our aspiration is national. Under-represented populations exist in every city and town. We believe that our model of partnering locally can be replicated and adopted in every county in America. We empower local teams with the knowledge, tools and financing to launch College Rising in their own city and county.
Our Vision
More than 1 million graduating seniors decide not to enroll in college each year. We believe that every child regardless of need or situation deserves to go to and succeed in college. Gaining access to the knowledge and skills to prepare well for college should be available to all students who have the ambition, discipline and desire.
We believe preparation is the key to improving college admission rates, graduation rates and financial aid awards.
We realize that our efforts will help generations of families to succeed and achieve their dreams.
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For more information on applying for scholarships, becoming an approved partner, becoming a mentor, or donating to the College Rising Fund, please contact us.