10,000 Degrees and College Is Real partner to support Richmond students
Nonprofit 10,000 Degrees and the College Is Real program have formed a partnership to provide academic and financial support to public high school students in Richmond, California.
Education nonprofit 10,000 Degrees and the College Is Real program are integrating their college-access initiatives to streamline support for public high school students in Richmond, California. The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between high school completion and post-secondary enrollment.
The initiative combines College Is Real’s localized outreach with the financial aid expertise and scholarship infrastructure of 10,000 Degrees. By aligning their resources, the organizations intend to provide students with a consistent advisory framework throughout their secondary education and into college.
This partnership addresses persistent challenges in higher education access within the West Contra Costa area. The joint effort is designed to formalize the transition process, ensuring students have continuous guidance in navigating complex enrollment and funding requirements.
By pooling resources, the organizations expect to increase the success rate of students from underrepresented backgrounds entering and completing post-secondary programs.