College Access & Success
Student Leadership Network’s college access programs are a critical first step toward closing what is commonly referred to as the income-based “degree divide,” the gap in college attainment between students from high-income families and those from low-income backgrounds. Our college success programs help students navigate the roadblocks they encounter on the road to and through college, ensuring they have the support and resources to succeed. Our college access model is currently being implemented at 50 schools nationwide, impacting nearly 80,000 students.
Core Pillars
College Matters
At Student Leadership Network, we know college matters as a critical lever to multigenerational prosperity. We also know how to get students to their best-fit college and prepare them to succeed there. Our programs create a college-going culture in under-resourced high schools and help students gain access to and succeed in college by focusing on four core areas
Early College & Career Awareness
Access to college and career counseling as early as 6th or 9th grade.
Family Engagement
Educating and connecting with parents to build a strong support network for our students.
Financial Aid Support
Comprehensive financial aid counseling and planning with students and their families.
Experiential Learning
Opportunities to participate in pre-college trips, summer programs, and other hands-on engagements to familiarize students with college life.
Unlocking Pathways to College and Beyond
All students deserve a fair chance to pursue their educational dreams. We make it possible.
Through our comprehensive college access and success model, we support students in grades 6-12 on their journey to higher education and leadership.
From dedicated directors of college counseling (DCCs) embedded in schools programs that build the capacity of school systems to improve their post-secondary success outcomes for every student, our hands-on approach transforms student expectations, reshapes school cultures, and helps ensure long-term success—including college graduation.
With our support, students don’t just get to college—they thrive there.
The Latest
CollegeBound Initiative Schools
Our full-time dedicated directors of college counseling (DCCs) support college awareness and access for grades 6-12. See our impact in NYC, Buffalo, and Rochester.
College Access Consulting Services
Through customized support services, we equip educators and students with the tools, strategies, and resources to achieve lasting impact.
District Sevices
Expand college access across your district with our professional learning communities and collaborative networks for counselors. We also provide strategic support for city-wide initiatives that empower students and families on their path to higher education.
Join Us in Driving Educational Equity!
Want to help us remove barriers to the educational opportunities all students deserve and learn more about how we’re closing the degree divide across the country?
