College Access Now

College Access Now (CAN) supports students from low-income families to enroll and graduate from college. Grounded in best practices and measurable results, CAN partners with high schools and communities to expand whats possible. Our coaches develop meaningful relationships with students, transforming their journey into manageable steps to ensure they have the tools they need to succeed. We offer support from high school through college graduationuntil they return home as leaders, inspiring their communities and breaking the cycle of poverty for generations to come. The impact of a college degree goes beyond the individual student, elevating possibilities for friends, families, and all of us who benefit from a more informed and empowered society. CAN was founded with a commitment to provide personalized practical support for highly-motivated, low-income students in our local Seattle Public Schools. Volunteers began serving 29 high school seniors at Garfield High School in 2005. C...