unlock the door to student success.

For students from low-income backgrounds, higher education is the answer to a life out of poverty. It takes an entire community for our students to achieve success. You can be the key.

why?

Less than 50% of first-time college students finish their degree in six years. The top two leading reasons for dropout are financial difficulties and poor academic preparedness. Guiding future college students through the higher education process will help increase their chances of graduating with a degree.

The impact of having a community that has your back.

100% of our graduates launch to 4-year colleges and 70% to top-tier universities.

75% achieve full-ride scholarships; others obtain 70-90% tuition coverage.

To date, 8 out of 9 eligible PTC Alumni have obtained their 4-year degrees; 2 are completing their graduate degrees!

Sherly, embraced by her mentor, Lisa, celebrates at graduation and knows she’s earned her success with a DREAM.us full-ride scholarship to Trinity Washington University in D.C.

“ I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to meet such a wonderful soul like hers. The mentor/mentee relationship I gained through Path to College will follow me for a lifetime.”

— Chimdindu, class of 2023