College

From deciding if higher education is right for you all the way to graduation and the start of your career–our Making Waves team is here to support students from low-income backgrounds, students of color, and first-gen college students in setting and reaching college, job, and life goals.

Getting started

Our college planning services provide the information you need about college admissions, decisions, and financial aid, so you can make the most informed choices and explore the possibilities of your future. Our college and career success program offers scholarships, coaching, and financial planning to support you on your path to graduating college with minimal to no debt and set up for your first job.

In addition to providing guidance for academic success, tools for financial aid and budgeting, and resources for finding community and belonging on campus, we also support students in all things career: from developing a clear and motivating post-college vision to beginning your career journey.

Your college toolkit

Our Wave-Maker Success Framework outlines the intentions, actions, and resources needed for student success in college, career, and life.

Discovering Inner Forces

College is all about finding your identity, purpose, and agency. Who do you want to be? What are you passionate about? How will your choices shape your life?

Strengthening Competencies

College is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills–from adaptability and growth mindset to creativity and problem-solving to communication and leadership

Navigating College Life

College is confusing. Here are ways to navigate college level coursework, explore career options, find your community, and manage your college budget

Discover more college guidance

Get guidance from our Making Waves community of college, financial, and career coaches as well as first-hand advice from students and college graduates.

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