is a collaborative project of three college access and success organization.
The organizations in uCANRise inspire, prepare, and mobilize underrepresented students to play a central role in the development and implementation of policies and practices that advance educational equity, and we support other organizations in growing their ability to do the same.
uAspire, a national nonprofit whose mission is ensuring that all young people have the financial information and resources necessary to find an affordable path to and through college, was founded in Boston in 1985, and has evolved into a national leader on the issue of college affordability. We partner with local, regional, and national nonprofits, school districts, and charter management organizations in more than 27 states to train their student-serving staff, and provide guidance to thousands of young people through key college affordability milestones.
Formed in 2005, Southern California College Access Network (SoCal CAN) is an alliance of over 70 organizations working together toward a singular goal: To increase the rate at which low-income students access and complete college. Each year, network members provide direct support to more than 150,000 students and families in the region. We play an important role in the field by creating opportunities for organizations to learn together, collaborate with one another, and jointly advocate for policies and practices that advance student success.
The Students Rising Above (SRA) community is dedicated to changing the future through the cultivation of extraordinary youth. SRA invests in first- generation college students from low-income communities who have demonstrated a deep commitment to education and strength of character while overcoming tremendous odds. We help each student realize his or her potential by guiding and supporting them through college graduation and into the workforce. Our graduates are breaking the social and economic cycles within their own families, serving their communities, providing a new generation of employees and leaders from diverse backgrounds, and accelerating positive change.