Your Relentless Ally in College Access & Success

Bottom Line is a relentless ally committed to building strong connections with students, providing them with individual support, and ensuring they have the guidance needed to affordably access college, persist, and graduate career-ready.

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Putting college aspirations within reach

We tailor guidance and mentorship to each student’s needs and career goals.

Our students excel and graduate from college with support from our knowledgeable Advisors.

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Students confidently navigate challenges and seize opportunities at every turn.

OUR PROGRAMS

Bottom Line’s college advising programs are designed for first-generation students and the professionals who serve them on their journeys to get into college, graduate, and go far in life.

Access Program

Make your college dream a reality.

In the Access program, we guide degree-aspiring high school students from under-resourced communities and backgrounds through the complex college application process with a personalized roadmap to success.

Find out if you’re eligible for Access

Success Program

Achieve your degree goals with on-campus support.

Our Success program partners with first-generation college students as they thrive, tackling academic, financial, career, and personal challenges to stay on track and graduate career-ready with minimal debt.

Find out if you’re eligible for Success

Bluprint Program

Going to college outside of Bottom Line’s target schools?

With Blu, our friendly AI chatbot, and personalized virtual support from Bottom Line Advisors, students receive the guidance they need, where they need it.

Find out if you’re eligible for Bluprint

Learning Labs by Bottom Line

Empowering Educators. Shaping Student Success.

Discover Learning Labs by Bottom Line, offering transformative and researched backed training opportunities for education professionals dedicated to empowering first-generation low-income background students in their college journeys.

Learn more about Learning Labs

Find a Bottom Line Region Near You

We are currently serving

Chicago

13 Schools

Massachusetts

18 Schools

Detroit

Serving Students Soon

New York

18 Schools

Ohio

Serving Access Program

What Our Students Say

Hussam Marzooq

Alumni, Success Program

“I am the first in my family to pursue an education and a degree in tech.”

Jannatul Rahman

Alumni, Access Program

“I wanted to go to college, but I had no idea how to start. With support every step of the way—from signing up for college prep courses to mastering time management—Bottom Line helped me stay on track and graduate. I wouldn’t be here without them.”

Sarah Sanchez

Alumni, Access Program

“As a first-generation college student, Sarah felt overwhelmed by the college process—until Bottom Line became her guide. 'I didn’t have anyone to help me navigate scholarships or applications,' she shared. With her advisor’s support, Sarah secured a scholarship and a spot at UIC, even earning recognition from the White House for her inspiring journey.”

Alexis Solano

Alumni, Success Program

“I’ve learned that moments of doubt come from fear of uncertainty, but with patience and courage, great things are possible,' he says. With Bottom Line’s support, Alexis has charted a new path in Automotive Technology, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and success.”

The Bottom Line Difference

Bottom Line is the only college advising program whose impact has been tested and backed by academic research.

66% College Acceptance Rate

Bottom Line students submit an average of eight college applications and receive an average of five acceptances.

91% of Access Students Go To College

91% of students in our Access program take the next step and commit to college.

$20K Less in National Average Student Debt

In 2023, the average debt for Bottom Line students was under $17K—over $20K less than the national average.

Take the Next Step. Become a Relentless Ally.

Bottom Line partners with first-generation college students from under-resourced communities and backgrounds to get into and through college, and successfully launch a career. Join us in helping our students achieve their dreams!