The road to and through college is cluttered with obstacles – especially for students from under-resourced and overburdened communities. College Bound offers the support and guidance necessary to help first-generation students from low-income backgrounds get TO and THROUGH college.
Below is a selection of Colleges and Universities that College Bound students have attended.
College Bound started with two high schools and 36 students in 2006.Today we serve nearly 550 students from more than 30 area high schools.
of students in CB's Class of 2021 matriculated to college within six months of graduation
of current CB collegians are projected to have zero debt upon graduation
more CB students earn degrees than their demographics would predict
“If I hadn’t joined CB, I don’t think I would have started or completed college. The application and financial aid process was a lot and it can be difficult to navigate. I received support with my NCLEX (nursing board) exam fees and the prep class fee that was added on at UMSL as a requirement last minute.”
“There was never a time when I couldn’t reach out to my College Bound coaches – whether it was about academics or family. I didn’t have a father and I could reach out to my coaches for anything I needed. College Bound gave me the push I needed.”
“Coming to CB, you get a personalized coach. At first I didn’t know if I would click with someone like her, but she’s actually pretty dope. Claire gets it – she gets me.”
“The people here are so welcoming and understanding. They are so helpful. I came sophomore year and I was afraid to talk to anyone. I didn’t know if I could trust the people here. Now I know that I can put 100% of my trust in them because I know they will be there when I need them most. I feel safe here. I love College Bound.”
“College Bound has helped me to think broadly, outside the box, deep into my future. I have learned so much and will take what I have learned with me to inspire others.”
College Bound is proud to partner with the following:
