10,000 Degrees

Getting to and through college has never been more complex for students from low-income backgrounds. They face a mountain of obstacles: burdensome application requirements, skyrocketing college costs, complicated financial aid applications, a lack of mentorship, and much more.

Our work expands educational access to ensure underserved students have the equitable support required to earn degrees and build meaningful careers. Just last year, thanks to the incredible generosity of donors like you, we supported over 1,500 students across Napa Valley on their journeys to and through college.

Our near-peer mentors are embedded on six high school campuses, instilling confidence in our students’ unlimited potential while providing personalized support every step of the way. For those at Napa Valley College, we provide the resources needed to transfer and succeed at four-year universities; consequently, our students transfer at double the national average. Our volunteers help students build financial literacy skills and provide mentorship, offering vital career and graduate school readiness guidance.

More than 80% of our scholars earn a bachelor’s degree, with 90% graduating debt-free. Reflecting our mission, 100% of our students come from low-income backgrounds, 93% are students of color, and 92% are the first in their families to attend college.