College Success Foundation

Despite a steady rise in overall postsecondary enrollment, colleges experienced a 5% drop in Freshman enrollments this fall. Signs point to the complications with the new #FAFSA application as a major factor. Read more: bit.ly/3Uy81yu #CollegeEnrollment #FinancialAid

Many high school students are getting their early college applications in for today's deadline. Here's a list of helpful resources for the next steps: college choice and best fit; and how to demystify offer letters and determine the true cost of college: bit.ly/4fuPAm2

CSF's Michael Cheever recently shared with The Beacon, the quarterly newsletter of the @northwestccu, why we expanded our college coaching services. Check out the full piece here: bit.ly/4f0YWq4 #EducationEquity #WAedu #College

You're invited! Join us for the College Success Foundation's 25th Anniversary Empowering Youth Gala. Saturday, March 22, 2025 | Seattle Convention Center | Summit Ballroom. Registration is now open: bit.ly/4f50LlK

@waroundtable found that 75% of the 1.5 million new jobs forecast for WA — in such industries as education, health care and skilled trades — will need at least an associate degree or technical certificate. Nearly half will require a bachelor’s degree: bit.ly/3YBsdBC

CSF alum Codie recently shared her story and how the Governors' Scholarship for Foster Youth supported her as she earned her college degree. Read her full story here: bit.ly/4hjKKd0 #Scholarships #AlumniOfCare #College

Unlocking success: From summer programming to creating a community on campus, a handful of universities have found a mixture of keys to keeping Pell Grant recipient students on track. Read more: bit.ly/4f8Di2C #College #Scholarships #FinancialAid

Straight from our new annual report: 66% of CSF Scholars in Washington state who enrolled in college transition services enrolled in college vs. 40% of low-income Washington state students: bit.ly/4eL73H6

College coaching works — 96% of our students report growth in knowledge, skills and awareness. Here's a direct link to explore our full Report to the Community: bit.ly/4eL73H6

Introducing College Success Foundation's 2023-24 Report to the Community! We invite you to explore our new report: bit.ly/3OmbdrK #EducationalEquity #College #WAedu

CSF alum and entrepreneur Lan Bun reflects on her educational journey and career path—a path marked by resilience, responsibility, and commitment to her Vietnamese community. Read her full story here: bit.ly/3XYJByW #CSFalum #FirstGen #BusinessOwner

Thank you, golfers! For 23 years, the Governors’ Cup Golf Tournament has raised funds for the Washington State Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth, which enables alumni of foster care to attend college in Washington. Read more about this year's event: bit.ly/3ZXWnQX

Which scholarship is right for you? With scholarship season in full swing at CSF, Students, parents and advocates can check out our latest blog article to see which #scholarship is best to apply for: bit.ly/4eOUHxl #College #WAedu

Rural students are 14% less likely to attend college than urban or suburban students. Check out the latest College Uncovered podcast about the new attempts being made to help rural students attend college: bit.ly/3XVJvb4 #RuralColleges #WAedu #CareerExploration

To our supporters in Spokane, you're invited to join us for an evening of fun at Trailbreaker Cider in Liberty Lake to benefit College Success Foundation–Spokane and Slingshot students.  Wednesday, October 30, 2024 4:30–6:30 p.m. RSVP at bit.ly/3TQ84VM

CSF is thrilled to invite applications for a range of scholarships: Leadership 1000: bit.ly/3ETAdUL; Governors' Scholarship for Foster Youth: bit.ly/48EhhGE; Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship: bit.ly/3Y2qGV7 #Scholarships #College #WAedu

A just-released 26-year study demonstrates the profound impact of the #OpportunityGap on the trajectory of children's lives. Learn more about its facinating findings: bit.ly/4eICO37 #EqualityInEducation #WAedu

Time is running out to benefit from Fresh Start! This temporary program ends September 30, 2024. If you have defaulted student loans, enroll ASAP at MyEdDebt.ed.gov #SAVEOnStudentDebt

Across our state, more than 24,000 CSF Scholars and their incredible advisors & coaches are stepping into a new school year this month. We wish everyone the best in their academic and personal endeavors this year. ❤️+📚+🍎+💪=🎓 #CSFScholars #NewSchoolYear #WAedu #AmeriCorpsWA

🏌️‍♂️✨ A huge thank you to @amazon for being the lead sponsor of this year's Governors' Cup Golf Tournament, benefiting the Washington State Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth. Your continued support makes this event possible. ⛳️