Explore our personalized college advising programs designed to help students Get In. Graduate. and Go Far.
Learn about the communities we partner with and the impact we’re making in regions across the country.
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Discover ways to support our mission—whether as an alumni, donor, or volunteer, your involvement matters.

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Access tools, articles, and worksheets designed to empower students and families on their college journey.

Get to know Bottom Line—our team, history, and career opportunities that drive our mission forward.

See how our data-driven approach and proven models are transforming the lives of first-generation college students.

Turn College Dreams Into Reality

At Bottom Line, we believe every student deserves an equal chance to succeed. Partner with us to break down barriers and empower students to achieve their college and career aspirations. Together, we can create brighter futures.

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Why Partner with Bottom Line?

Proven Impact
Bottom Line is the only college access and success nonprofit with research-backed evidence demonstrating measurable results for students.
Higher Graduation Rates
A 2021 Randomized Controlled Trial confirmed that our programming significantly increases bachelor’s degree completion rates.
Driving Education Equity
Studies show that expanding Bottom Line’s programming to more regions could help close the education equity gap across the U.S.

Ways to Partner with Bottom Line 

Become a Target School

Bottom Line collaborates with select target colleges to maximize student impact and improve graduation rates. If your institution is near a Bottom Line office or aligns with our mission, let’s work together to enhance college retention and student success.

Discover Our Proven Model
Through Learning Labs 

Our evidence-based approach to college persistence and graduation has been validated by a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). Join our Learning Labs to explore our model, apply best practices, and connect with peers committed to helping students succeed in college and beyond.

Explore a Corporate Partnership

Invest in the future by partnering with Bottom Line. As a corporate partner, your company can support motivated students from diverse backgrounds while building a strong and inclusive talent pipeline.

Support our Growth

Across the 15 largest U.S. metro areas, there are 830,000 first-generation, underrepresented, degree-aspiring students from low-income backgrounds—but Bottom Line currently serves less than 1%. Partner with us to achieve our 2030 vision of serving over 20,000 students annually in 7-10 regions.

Become a Go Far Volunteer

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by volunteering with Bottom Line. Whether you can offer a lot of time or just a little, your support will empower first-generation students from low-income backgrounds to get into college, graduate, and achieve their dreams.

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Make a Gift Today!

Your donation provides personalized, timely support that students use to persist through college, graduate, and go far in life!