The Challenge

Nationally in 2021, only 46% of students who graduated from high-poverty high schools directly enrolled in college vs. 72% of students who graduated from wealthier high schools.*

* National Student Clearinghouse Research Center “High School Benchmarks,” October 27, 2022, page 6.

This staggering disparity fuels our passion to foster educational equity, making college accessible and affordable to underserved students from low–income families.

Our Vision & Mission

A college degree is attainable for all.

We coach and support students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to prepare for and graduate from college as transformational leaders in order to forge a just and equitable society.

12,000 college graduates strong … and counting!

Learn more about our impact.

With your help, CSF Scholars overcome the odds and graduate from college.


Success Stories

Women’s history in the making: CSF Alum becomes a bonafide opera star

Hearing from our alumni is always a treat. Learning about their noteworthy endeavors or specialized career paths inspires us to […]

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