KIPP Through College
Overview:
Current data shows that young adults with a bachelor’s degree earn an astonishing 55% more than young adults with only a high school diploma.College attendance is furthermore associated with higher levels of civic engagement,as well as moral, emotional, and aesthetic development.
Unfortunately, only 23 out of every 100 ninth-grade students nationwide earn a college degree within five years of high school graduation; in D.C., only 9 do.
By offering a mix of programs and services designed to reach every student and family — from one-on-one student meetings, to financial aid counseling, academic advising, life skills training, mentoring, college guidance, and more — KIPP Through College provides KIPP DC alumni with the tools for success in high school, college, and the competitive world beyond.
Learn more about KIPP Through College:
KTC College Transition Services
Mission:
The KIPP Through College team is committed to ensuring that all KIPP alumni have the tools and support needed to access and attain a college degree.
By the Numbers:
797 KIPP DC alumni
93 percent of KIPP DC alumni have graduated high school within 5 years
Nearly 80 percent have matriculated to college
Contact KIPP Through College:
By Phone: (202) 321.7970
By Fax: (202) 678.4387
E-mail: alumni@kippdc.org
