Resources for Students and Their Families
Lumina Foundation:
A private, independent foundation established in 2000 with the goal of enrolling and graduating more students from college. Lumina does this by identifying and supporting effective practice, encouraging effective public policy, and using communications and convening capacity to build public will for change. In 2010 Lumina grants for colleges and organizations totaled over $43 million.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation:
A private, independent foundation launched in 2000 to focus scholarship and service program support for college students with financial need.
First in the Family:
Created by the national nonprofit What Kids Can Do, First in the Family is a website dedicated to promoting college access and success for first-generation students. Includes print and media resources, and advice targeted at high school students, college students, and educators.
KnowHow2GO:
A national campaign launched by the American Council on Education and the Lumina Foundation for Education to help low-income and first-generation students in their pursuit of higher education. The website has unique content and advice for students in middle school and high school, and mentors as well.
College Goal Sunday:
College Goal Sunday is a volunteer program now active in 40 states across the country. This program brings college financial aid professionals along with other volunteers together to help college-bound students and their families complete the FAFSA for all students seeking federal and state financial aid.
TRIO Programs:
National, federally-funded college access and retention programs for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The original ‘trio’ of programs were Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services; now eight programs under TRIO serve low-income students, veterans, and others. According to their website, “more than 2,900 TRIO projects currently serve more than 840,000 low-income Americans. Many programs serve students in grades six through 12. Thirty-five percent of TRIO students are Whites, 35% are African-Americans, 19% are Hispanics, 4% are Native Americans, 3% are Asian-Americans, and 4% are listed as "Other," including multiracial students. More than 7,000 students with disabilities and approximately 6,000 U.S. veterans are currently enrolled in the TRIO programs as well.”
The University of Washington Dream Project:
As described by their website, “the Dream Project is a student-initiated high school outreach program that operates as a University of Washington course, partnering UW students with first-generation and low-income high school students to help them achieve the dream of attending college.” The Dream Project works with 16 Seattle-area high schools.
College Spark Washington:
College Spark Washington helps low-income students in the state prepare for and graduate from college by funding programs through grants to organizations and institutions.
theWashBoard.org:
An online database designed to help Washington students find scholarship opportunities.
First Scholars Program at WSU:
An inaugural cohort of 20 first-generation students will start at Washington State University fall 2012 as part of the First Scholars program. These students will receive mentoring, individualized tutoring, and scholarship support.
Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC):
A cabinet-level state agency established in 2012 to provide strategic planning, oversight, and advocacy to support increased student success and educational attainment in the state of Washington. The council will be composed of nine members who represent four-year public institutions, community and technical colleges, independent nonprofit institutions, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, students, and the public.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship:
A scholarship program created by the Washington State Legislature in 2011 to help low- and middle-income students in Washington earn bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields like STEM and health care. Over 3,000 high school seniors and college students will receive the first $1,000 scholarships this fall, funded by public and private sources.
College Success Foundation:
A nonprofit organization established in Washington in 2000 to help provide pathways for underserved students to succeed in college.
GEAR UP:
A program focused on helping students from low-income and underserved backgrounds who will likely be the first person in their family to attend college. Resources include tutoring, mentoring, summer programs, and financial aid access for students, and professional development opportunities for school staff. GEAR UP works with middle and high school students.
A private, independent foundation established in 2000 with the goal of enrolling and graduating more students from college. Lumina does this by identifying and supporting effective practice, encouraging effective public policy, and using communications and convening capacity to build public will for change. In 2010 Lumina grants for colleges and organizations totaled over $43 million.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation:
A private, independent foundation launched in 2000 to focus scholarship and service program support for college students with financial need.
First in the Family:
Created by the national nonprofit What Kids Can Do, First in the Family is a website dedicated to promoting college access and success for first-generation students. Includes print and media resources, and advice targeted at high school students, college students, and educators.
KnowHow2GO:
A national campaign launched by the American Council on Education and the Lumina Foundation for Education to help low-income and first-generation students in their pursuit of higher education. The website has unique content and advice for students in middle school and high school, and mentors as well.
College Goal Sunday:
College Goal Sunday is a volunteer program now active in 40 states across the country. This program brings college financial aid professionals along with other volunteers together to help college-bound students and their families complete the FAFSA for all students seeking federal and state financial aid.
TRIO Programs:
National, federally-funded college access and retention programs for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The original ‘trio’ of programs were Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services; now eight programs under TRIO serve low-income students, veterans, and others. According to their website, “more than 2,900 TRIO projects currently serve more than 840,000 low-income Americans. Many programs serve students in grades six through 12. Thirty-five percent of TRIO students are Whites, 35% are African-Americans, 19% are Hispanics, 4% are Native Americans, 3% are Asian-Americans, and 4% are listed as "Other," including multiracial students. More than 7,000 students with disabilities and approximately 6,000 U.S. veterans are currently enrolled in the TRIO programs as well.”
The University of Washington Dream Project:
As described by their website, “the Dream Project is a student-initiated high school outreach program that operates as a University of Washington course, partnering UW students with first-generation and low-income high school students to help them achieve the dream of attending college.” The Dream Project works with 16 Seattle-area high schools.
College Spark Washington:
College Spark Washington helps low-income students in the state prepare for and graduate from college by funding programs through grants to organizations and institutions.
theWashBoard.org:
An online database designed to help Washington students find scholarship opportunities.
First Scholars Program at WSU:
An inaugural cohort of 20 first-generation students will start at Washington State University fall 2012 as part of the First Scholars program. These students will receive mentoring, individualized tutoring, and scholarship support.
Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC):
A cabinet-level state agency established in 2012 to provide strategic planning, oversight, and advocacy to support increased student success and educational attainment in the state of Washington. The council will be composed of nine members who represent four-year public institutions, community and technical colleges, independent nonprofit institutions, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, students, and the public.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship:
A scholarship program created by the Washington State Legislature in 2011 to help low- and middle-income students in Washington earn bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields like STEM and health care. Over 3,000 high school seniors and college students will receive the first $1,000 scholarships this fall, funded by public and private sources.
College Success Foundation:
A nonprofit organization established in Washington in 2000 to help provide pathways for underserved students to succeed in college.
GEAR UP:
A program focused on helping students from low-income and underserved backgrounds who will likely be the first person in their family to attend college. Resources include tutoring, mentoring, summer programs, and financial aid access for students, and professional development opportunities for school staff. GEAR UP works with middle and high school students.