College Beyond

College Beyond is a New Orleans-based nonprofit whose mission is to help students get to and through college.  Recognizing that only 11% of low income students complete college within 6 years of high school graduation, College Beyond works to provide the supports necessary to assure college persistence. College Beyond is non-selective for low-income students, serving the students who need the most support, regardless of GPA or test scores. College Beyond’s culture is data-driven, highly collaborative and entrepreneurial, and is inspired by the core values of Courage, Mutuality, Excellence, Caring, and Responsibility.

College Beyond connects students, families, high schools and higher education. The organization leverages the power of relationships to guide students through the academic, social, and financial transition from high school success to college persistence.  College Beyond partners closely with university-based student supports to share data, identify gaps, and support continuous improvement for retention campus-wide. The organization is committed to bringing excellent resources to students who face the longest odds of college graduation.