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College Access and Success Initiatives is a funding program from the Heckscher Foundation for Children that supports efforts to improve college readiness and degree completion rates for low-income and underrepresented students in New York City. The Foundation targets the persistent problem of academically qualified low-income students who do not apply to or attend selective institutions due to challenges completing college applications.
Eligible organizations include nonprofit community-based organizations and colleges with programs addressing college navigation, application support, and financial aid literacy. Priority is given to projects serving New York City students with demonstrated need.
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The Common Application - The Heckscher Foundation for Children Career Navigation + Workforce Development Charter Schools + School Networks Learning Through the Arts, Sports + Sciences Recreation + Social Services Capacity Building + Technical Assistance Problem: As many as half of all low-income students do not apply to or attend selective institutions to which they appear to be admissible (based on their academic record) because, according to various indicators, they struggle with completing college and financial aid applications.
In fact, a large percentage of Pell-eligible students do not complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and thus do not receive any federal grant assistance. Of all college-intending high school graduates, up to 30% do not successfully enroll in college in the year following high school.
Solution: We invested in a funding partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and the Laura and John Arnold Foundation to support a unique partnership with The Common Application: an intervention to incentivize low-income students to increase their college options by applying for financial aid via the FAFSA application process.
Using an established online database from The Common Application, the intervention focused on financial aid awareness campaigns delivered via a combination of text, email, and U.S. Postal Service communications to help students think through net costs and available financial aid when choosing colleges to which to apply. The Common Application | Targeted Problem Solving | Focus Areas
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit community-based organizations and colleges with programs aimed at improving college readiness and degree completion rates, particularly for underrepresented students in New York City. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
College Access and Success Initiatives is funded by Heckscher Foundation for Children. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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College Completion Innovation Fund (CCIF) is a grant from the Heckscher Foundation for Children, administered through the City University of New York, that funds collaborative projects to address barriers affecting low-income, first-generation, and students of color completing college in New York City. The fund has invested more than $8 million to support innovative programs that improve college completion outcomes across New York City's educational ecosystem. Funded activities include holistic advising, academic intervention, career readiness services, digital credentialing, and wraparound support for adult learners and re-engaging stop-out students. Eligible applicants are community colleges, educational nonprofits, and community-based organizations partnering to streamline student supports, advocate for policy changes, and scale evidence-based best practices.
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