We Believe…
Learners belong at the center of postsecondary education,
and the most effective systems and structures center equity and will be designed to meet learners’ needs and support their aspirations.
Postsecondary education should be accessible and affordable
to learners and that requires letting go of outdated ideas about time, structure, and support.
Learners deserve to feel a sense of belonging
at the institutions at which they are a part of. Increasing a sense of belonging improves both academic and non-academic outcomes.
Postsecondary education is a step on the path
for learners—not the destination.
Postsecondary education is a powerful lever for equity
and social change, and it can and should deliver on its promise of opportunity for all learners.
Let’s rebuild the california dream for everyone
Bigger opportunities, better jobs, a more prosperous future—it’s all within reach.
And it starts with building the equitable postsecondary education system of the future. One that sees each learner and activates them to participate in an inclusive economy, on a path fit for them. Whether it’s a degree, credential, or training program—on campus or online—College Futures Foundation is building wide-ranging support for pursuing learning that unlocks a brighter tomorrow for all Californians.
We believe postsecondary educational opportunities are paths to meaningful careers, in turn creating greater prosperity for people and communities across our state. We believe this is the key to a more equitable and inclusive society in which current and future generations can truly thrive.
Our focus is on breaking down systemic barriers to pursuing a postsecondary education. We’re here to push institutions and learning environments to meet learners where they are and set them up to pursue the life-changing opportunities that lead to greater social and economic mobility.
Our Vision
We envision a California where postsecondary education advances racial, social, and economic equity, unlocking upward mobility now and for generations to come.
Our Mission
Our mission is to increase postsecondary completion for learners who are underserved. We center learners and their aspirations and needs on the path to achieving their educational goals.
Our Values
Equity
We are committed to equity and justice in our organization, our education system, and our state. Our collective well-being is improved when our society justly affords every person the dignity and opportunity we all deserve.
We work to realize a system that creates the opportunity for all learners—including the low-income and brown and black learners who make up the majority of California’s youth—to pursue the future of their dreams through education.
Courage
It takes courage and persistence to build a society that is equitable and just. We are inspired by the promise and potential of California’s young people—today’s learners, tomorrow’s leaders. We support bold actions that will challenge the status quo and transform our education system into one that serves the next generation’s dreams of college and beyond.
Community
Building a better future for California is a collective project that requires collective action. We understand that we speak among a chorus of advocates and act among a movement of champions working toward the same goal.
We acknowledge the power and privilege afforded us as funders and strive to form thoughtful and authentic partnerships in this work. We recognize and value the strengths of our partners and our team, California’s learners, and all those working to help them realize their dreams.
Curiosity
We approach our work with both passion and humility. We don’t have all the answers, and our work benefits when we learn from different perspectives and experiences. We work hard to earn the trust and respect of our partners so that they share their challenges and learning with us as, together, we create the equitable education system of the future so that all learners can achieve their dreams.
