Causes: Children & Youth, Education, Educational Services, Student Services, Youth Development

Mission: Northwest Education Access provides comprehensive and individualized support to help low-income young people, ages 16-29, build their own path to higher education and beyond.

Results: We have served over 2,608 students since 2011!

Target demographics: low-income young people, ages 16-29, build their own path to higher education and beyond.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 820 Students

Geographic areas served: King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County

Programs: College Prep and College Success: Education Advocates assist students in creating an individualized postsecondary education plan based on their interests and goals. Students are placed in the driver’s seat and Education Advocates are available to students as support for system navigation, mentoring, and coaching. Education Advocates provide:-Flexibility to meet students where they are at-In-person support to navigate financial aid and other on-campus resources-An open-ended timeline in working toward their goals-Low-barrier access to support services-Loyalty to the student, and not to any specific college, school or organization