Brighten Futures With Students Rising Above
First-generation college students face a challenging path to college and career. We guide them with professional advising and steady support so they can move forward with confidence.
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY. OPENING DOORS.
JOIN US FOR THE SRA GALA
One evening dedicated to expanding opportunity for first-generation students.
Join us April 8, 2027 at the Conservatory for student stories, good company, and a community opening doors across the Bay Area.
Invitations are on the way. For now, mark your calendar.
GIVING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1
HELP A STUDENT FINISH WHAT THEY STARTED
SRA students graduate at a 76% rate (FY25) and 90% persist from term to term, with an advisor beside them from high school through early career.
Give on December 1 to keep that support in place for the students who need it next.
VOLUNTEER WITH SRA
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Share your career experience with first-generation students. Choose from 1:1 Career Conversations, Small-Group Connections, or Career Panelist. Most are virtual and take 45 to 60 minutes.
Our Approach
We support students from college exploration through career launch with a comprehensive set of programs designed to remove barriers and build long-term success. From personalized admissions guidance to on-campus and virtual college support, and from holistic advising to career development and mentorship, our programs ensure students have the resources, community, and confidence they need to thrive—through graduation and into meaningful careers.
Our Impact
Our results show what consistent advising and practical support make possible. These outcomes reflect the determination of our students and the strength of the relationships built across their journey.
Nearly triple the national average for first-generation students.
4/5 SRA students complete their degrees with less than $10,000 in debt.
Our students are securing employment at 2x the rate of their first-generation peers.
In Their Words
Elijah’s love of Performing Arts, work in Community Service, and enjoyment of English were difficult to translate into a career path. His SRA college counselor elevated his exploration of new colleges and majors–options Elijah would have never considered on his own. After earning a USC offer letter with over $88k in grants and scholarships, Elijah is now exploring Business Administration and its intersections with essential parts of his life with broadened horizons.
Jaden, a first-generation student at UC Davis, studied abroad in Edinburgh and Egypt—experiences rare among first-generation students. With guidance from his SRA advisor, he blended academics with personal exploration, broadening his perspective and building career-ready skills in economics. These transformative opportunities, combined with Jaden’s drive, reflect how SRA’s personalized coaching empowers students to discover themselves, pursue unimaginable possibilities, and gain the confidence to turn aspirations into reality
Malia’s journey to graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 3.91 GPA did not come without obstacles. Early on, Malia struggled with anxiety. In these moments, SRA’s consistent support made all the difference. Through compassionate communication and guidance from her SRA college & career advisors, Malia learned to navigate challenges and build confidence to thrive. Now a graduate of Cal Poly SLO’s architecture program, Malia pays it forward through her career as a junior designer, focused on projects that positively impact communities, and as a mentor at SRA workshops.
Invest in Futures Today
Your support sustains the advising, resources, and opportunities that guide first-generation students through the most important steps in their education and careers. Every gift moves a student forward.