Foundation for a College Education's (FCE) mission is to increase the number of students of color and low-income students pursuing, and graduating with, bachelors degrees by providing the necessary support and services to prepare them for college.

Description:
Our Community

FCE works towards closing the college-going gap in East Palo Alto and the surrounding areas. Only 11% of East Palo Alto residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

FCE is attempting to change this statistic.

FCE students are promising youth of color who typically are from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, are first in their families to attend college, and have limited exposure to higher education.

FCE Mentors and Tutors are dedicated, caring adults ready to help our students through high school and the college admissions process. FCE always welcomes more mentors and tutors because we believe students need a lot of support (not coddling)!

FCE is about more than simply getting kids into college. Our vision is to create community change and to significantly alter a community’s perception about the attainability of higher education. Our impact is beginning to be felt as we see the transformation among our families who now believe their children will go to college; it’s no longer just a dream. By engaging both students and parents in our work, we are creating a community of learners.

History:

Foundation for a College Education (FCE) was established to promote college access for students who have traditionally been underrepresented in higher education. Aware of how few students of color they were serving through their for-profit college counseling company, Glenn Singleton and Chris Roe recognized the need to create an alternative for families who could not afford costly college planning services.

They founded FCE in 1995 and began by working with students and families at Woodside High School and other community agencies. We have been thriving ever since.

Contact people:

Anna Waring, Executive Director, (email) Joyce Latu, Assistant Director, (email)

Office fax number: (650) 327-9977

Address:

2160 Euclid Avenue East Palo Alto, CA 94303 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.collegefoundation.org

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Spanish
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes