Championing Those in Need

Collegiate Crossings is committed to making higher education accessible for every student. No matter what your background is, our personalized guidance, financial planning, and scholarship support will help you achieve your college dreams.

Our mission here is crystal clear: to make higher education accessible to all, especially first-generation students, those from low-income backgrounds, and those who have experienced foster care. We firmly believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve an educated future.

Expanding College Opportunities for Every Student

First Generation

These pioneering scholars are the first in their families to pursue higher education, breaking down barriers and setting an inspiring example for future generations.

Foster

Navigating life without a stable support system, these determined students rise above adversity, proving that resilience and ambition can pave the way to a brighter future.

Low Income

Resilient and resourceful, these students need help to overcome economic barriers, leveraging their determination and creativity to pursue their college dreams.

We Are Student Advocates

We are Student Centered

If you consider yourself a student or prospective student, then we are here for you. Naturally most of our students are between 9th and 12th grade. However, we believe it’s never too early or too late to begin dreaming of further education. Do not let your age or life circumstances hinder you from doing what you have always wanted to do! Collegiate Crossings serves all students no matter their age or socioeconomic status.

We Are Student Advocates

We Believe in Post-secondary Education

At Collegiate Crossings, we believe education is transformative and breaks cycles of hardship, empowering students with essential tools and skills. We envision young people, regardless of upbringing, self-supporting and contributing to communities through various educational paths like degrees, trade schools, or military. We strive to be a supportive, dignifying voice, helping students explore diverse post-secondary opportunities to craft their unique stories.

We Are Student Advocates

We Promote Passion-Driven Learning

Collegiate Crossings is interested in assisting a student in meeting his or her personal needs and interests. Listening to the student’s story, learning about the student’s special interests and talents, and using effective listening skills are of paramount importance. We make a daily effort to see things from the student’s perspective and is sensitive to the student’s feelings.

We Are Student Advocates

We Believe in Community

Collegiate Crossings serves communities, emphasizing engagement and transparency. It collaborates with schools, churches, foundations, and corporations to share post-secondary education information and research. By involving beneficiaries in decisions, it addresses specific needs and concerns. A few years ago, the organization started offering scholarships funded by private individuals and events, furthering its commitment to fostering educational development and community integration.

Empower Dreams with the Whitney Lee Scholarship

Celebrate the memory of Whitney Lee by supporting the scholarship created to honor her passion and vision for making education accessible. The Whitney Lee Scholarship assists first-generation, foster, and low-income students who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their academic goals and community service. Help us keep her dream alive by empowering the next generation of leaders.

Whitney Lee
1990-2018
Impact Stories

Ella

Impact Stories

Nadine

"Collegiate Crossings provided a plan and mentors to guide me through college applications and financial aid queries as a first-generation student. They opened doors to secondary education for me and my family. Now, I'm in my third year at CSU, majoring in Human Development and Family Studies, focusing on Prevention and Intervention Studies, aspiring to become a child therapist through counseling or play therapy!"

Yanira C. First-Generation Student

Apply Now for the Collegiate Crossings Scholarship and Unlock Your Future

Take the first step towards a brighter future by applying for a Collegiate Crossings Scholarship today. This opportunity is specifically designed to support students in need, covering 95% of Collegiate Crossings fees and ensuring vital services are accessible to individuals who require support.

Latest Success Stories

Success Stories

Ella Mullins

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Carey McClure

Executive Director & Counselor
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Dominic Cardenas

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Carey McClure

Executive Director & Counselor