About Us
The 10,000 Degrees Model
Believe.
Partner.
Connect.
16,000+ Students & Families Reached
Who We Support
No GPA or test score required, just your potential. Equity is core to our mission.
from Low-Income Backgrounds
50
%
Black, Indigenous, Latine & People of Color
50
%
First in Family to College
50
%
How We're Different
We believe in the potential of all students
- No GPA or test score requirement
- Wraparound support to and through college
- Extensive scholarship and financial aid program
- Near-peer mentors to support students
- Dedicated support for community college students
What We Do
Support to, through, and beyond college
- Foster a college-going culture
- Support students to and through 2- and 4-year college pathways
- Assist with college and financial aid applications
- Provide scholarships and free financial aid management
- Mentor throughout the college success journey
- Provide career and graduate school readiness and support
How We Do It
Equity-focused, student-centered, and strength-based
- Near-peer coaching
- Embedded on campuses & virtually
- Community, high school & post-secondary partnerships
- Campus practitioner workshops & training
8 Bay Area Counties:
Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Napa, & Lake County + Utah