College Completion

Our Low-income Scholars’ 6-year Grad Rates Rival General UC & CSU Student Populations
Student Data Analysis Highlights AY2015-2016 Over the past 10 years, College Futures Foundation—formerly called College Access Foundation of California—has provided $100 million in scholarships to more than 20,000 low-income students across the state. Since 2008, we have collected data related to our Read more >

Investing In Financial Aid Literacy and Access
Too many students and families in need lack awareness of financial aid, and of the process to apply for it. As a result, they do not benefit from a key ingredient in college access and success. A perceived lack of adequate funds is Read more >

New Study Shows Scholarships Can Boost College Enrollment among Low-Income Students
The higher education world often distinguishes between need-based financial aid, which is awarded based on students’ financial need, and merit-based aid which is awarded based on other factors such as high academic performance in high school. For low-income students, especially those who are Read more >

We Can Do Better: College Access and Completion by Boys and Young Men of Color
In the ranks of college enrolled students and graduates, there is a noticeable absence: young men of color do not apply for, attend, or graduate from college at the same rates as their peers. This persistent opportunity gap is translating into something we Read more >