Impact
Closing the College Completion Gap Since 1995
Number of students and families served anually across five FCE programs from Ninth Grade through college graduation.
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Percent of FCE College Bound high school seniors admitted to a college or university.
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Percent of FCE College Success graduates who earn a Bachelor’s Degree within six years.
FCE students who have earned a Bachelor’s Degree.
FCE college alumni who have earned an advanced degree.
College Bound
Through the College Bound Program, FCE provides academic and college planning support to first-generation, low-income students of color in grades 9-12 and their families. We encourage students to set high goals for themselves and help them take the steps they need to reach those goals. FCE students go beyond high school graduation requirements and participate in college preparatory, honors, and advanced placement courses. If they encounter difficulties or need extra help, we are there to support them academically and emotionally. Our objective is to help the entire family better navigate the admissions’ system and take advantage of the resources offered at their schools. We offer:
- Academic advising, including help with course selection
- One-on-one and group tutoring
- Study skills enhancement
- College planning and counseling
- PSAT and SAT preparation
- College application instruction and support
- Local and national college tours
- Mentoring and college coaching
- Financial aid and scholarship guidance
- Parent/guardian development and support
- Leadership development
- Career exploration
College Success
- College transition and orientation support
- Academic and personal counseling
- Financial aid and scholarship guidance
- Information and support for parents and guardians
- Transfer admission advising
- Academic, personal, and career counseling
- Leadership development
Our commitment to our students is paying off: Eighty-five percent of FCE students have either graduated from college or are on track to graduate within five years. Nationally, only about half of the students who begin college will graduate in five years, and only about a quarter of students of color will complete college during the same timeframe. Many, like UCLA medical student Carmen Ochoa, go on from college to attend graduate and professional schools. Although it wasn’t always easy, says Carmen, “I never felt alone and knew I could always turn to FCE if I encountered any obstacles. I will make a difference in this world and I owe that to my family and to FCE.”
Parent Leadership
