By reaching out to underrepresented communities and empowering any student with drive and potential, Students Rising Above delivers remarkable, life-changing results through college education.
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The Rising Stars Program
The Rising Stars Program recognizes students with potential and understands the obstacles they must overcome. Investing in first-generation students in the nine county San Francisco Bay Area, Students Rising Above (SRA) provides a unique level of support that’s comprehensive, student-centric, and highly personal.
LEARN MOREof SRA students graduate from college within 6 years, compared to the national rate of 11% for low-income students.
of Rising Stars students are accepted into a 4-year college or university.
of SRA students have increased confidence in decision-making for education, career, and life.
SOAR
Students Online Achieving Results (SOAR) is a virtual, cohort-based advising program to increase college persistence rates, graduation rates, and obtaining career-ladder jobs. SOAR connects Scholars from all over the US to an SRA College & Career Advisor, Peer Mentor or New Grad/Career Mentor, and a cohort of college peers to build a supportive, online community.
LEARN MORE"SRA gave me the confidence to finally break a cycle and be the first in my entire extended family to go to college. The entire SRA team instilled in me the drive to find a way to achieve my goals."
Carol Ashley, University of California, Santa Cruz 2016, Students Rising Above Alum