COLLEGE BOUND
Kids Helping Kids College Bound specializes in serving homeless, foster, and at-risk youth. Due to the rising costs of higher education and the challenges associated with securing financial aid, grants, and scholarships, low-income students often find themselves unable to keep up with the demands of universities. We believe every college bound student deserves the opportunity to learn on an even academic playing field.
WHAT WE DO
Kids Helping Kids College Bound serves homeless and at-risk foster youth by providing the necessities and resources necessary for college exploration. These adolescents do not have the financial stability to buy educational resources that are vital for college careers. According to Capital One Shopping, back to school supplies costs on average $597 per child. For low-income students, this decreases the likelihood of their success in school. 38% of students acknowledge that financial strain was a factor in their decision to drop out according to a Think Impact study. Knowing this, we provide these students with gift cards for school and dorm supplies, laptops or computers, and any other significant necessities to alleviate their economic burdens.
WHY WE DO IT
We believe that every student deserves the chance to go into college feeling comfortable and prepared no matter their socioeconomic background. Kids Helping Kids believes in the fulfillment of students who desire a higher education. As students who care about improving the community and working towards advanced education, we want to give all students an equal opportunity to achieve their goals.
OUR INNOVATION
We are developing an app called College Bound Hub which provides students with a platform to put their college plan together with all of the necessary information with just a few clicks. This app provides vital information for the college process, all in one place. It includes information help for Standardized Testing, Economic Resources, and College Applications geared towards specific schools based on your preferences. Rather than researching for hours on end to find the bare minimum, our app makes college planning easy and efficient. There is also a personalized section that includes Calendars and To-Do lists for each student, which makes our app different and easily accessible to students. Getting this app saves money and time, making it effortless for College Bound students.