Students
High School Students
College Access Program
We are dedicated to helping high school students from low-income backgrounds get to college, whether you enroll at a four-year university or community college. Students at our partner schools can receive support from College and Career Coaches & Fellows on campus and virtually, and attend financial aid and college readiness workshops and events all year.
Our College Access offerings for high school students includes The Summit, an incredible college immersion event held in the summer before your senior year. You can participate in our Summit as early as the spring of your junior year by checking out our Summit webpage in the spring! During Senior year we provide informational, action-oriented workshops to help you explore your college options, apply for free financial aid and the 10,000 Degrees Scholarship, complete college applications, and more. We also offer comprehensive college support at our partner high schools directly on campus.Â
Our College Access Services Include:
- Connecting you with school resources, centers, and organizations
- A one-day college exploration tour during the summer – The Summit
- Supporting your transition to college
- College pathway exploration & college applications
- Financial aid applications and scholarship research
- Action-oriented workshops, such as Financial Aid Submit events, and Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer Letter
- After-school and virtual events & family spaces
- Support by 10,000 Degrees College & Career Coaches and Fellows during your Senior year on your high school campus
- Support completing college action items and meeting important deadlines
Join Our College Access Program
- Get Matched with the Right Resources: We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all advice. Your responses allow us to connect you directly with tailored guidance, direct assistance, and the exact support team best suited for your current needs.
- Clear Next Steps: Once submitted, our team will review your information so we can reach out with a clear, actionable path forward for your situation.
- Invest in Your Academic Success: Taking this quick step ensures you have a dedicated team in your corner, ready to support you in navigating your journey smoothly.
Submit the form today—we’re here to help support your college journey success!
About The Summit
 The 10,000 Degrees College Access Team presents The Summit, a FREE one-day in-person summer event where students will visit a Bay Area 4-year University and engage in workshops, a college tour, and fun activities!
Juniors who attend a high school in the following counties are welcomed to participate: Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Marin, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara.
Already participating in another college support program? You can still register for our event!
Limited spots available for The Summit college tour – first come, first served!Â
Applications for our next Summit will open in spring 2027.
Student Stories​
Sonoma County, Student Interview
San Francisco County, Student Interview
San Francisco County, Student Interview
San Francisco County, Student Interview
San Francisco County, Student Interview
The 10,000 Degrees Scholarship
If you want to go to college—but don’t believe you can afford it—we encourage you to apply to the 10,000 Degrees Scholarship. We have NO GPA requirement!
Student & Family Resources
We’re committed to helping our students achieve their college dreams. Check out our online resources and tools for students and families.
Once You Get to College...
Support for students awarded a 10,000 Degrees scholarship doesn’t end with a check! 10,000 Degrees scholarship recipients may receive one-to-one support from our trained Fellows, who provide connection to resources and ongoing mentorship both on and off campus during your entire college journey. After graduation, our Career and Alumni Success Team provides career mentorship, guidance, internship opportunities, networking events, and more.
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Partner High Schools
Contra Costa
De Anza High School
Freedom High School
John F. Kennedy High
Sylvester Greenwood Academy
Napa
American Canyon High
Calistoga Junior/Senior High
Napa High
Valley Oak High
Vintage High
New Tech High
San Francisco
Balboa High
Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High
Downtown High
Abraham Lincoln High
Thurgood Marshall High
S.F. International High
Ida B. Wells High
Marin
Archie Williams High
Madrone High
Marin Oaks High
Novato High
Redwood High
San Andreas High
San Marin High
San Rafael High
Tamalpais High
Tamiscal High School
Terra Linda High
Tomales High
Santa Clara
Andrew P. Hill High
Independence High
Overfelt High
Yerba Buena High
San Mateo
Woodside High
Sonoma
Casa Grande High
Creekside High
Elsie Allen High
Archbishop Hanna High
Healdsburg High
Laguna High
Petaluma High
Piner High
Rancho Cotate High
Santa Rosa High
Sonoma Valley High
Lake
Lower Lake High
If you attend a school not in our partner regions, check out our community-wide events that are open to all.
Connect With Us
There are many ways to connect with us: