Students are at the heart of <strong>all we do</strong>.

Students are at the heart of all we do.

We improve the economic mobility of underrepresented students by increasing access to financial aid and postsecondary pathways.

Advising

Support high school and college students to access financial aid and navigate postsecondary systems through in-person and virtual advising.

Training

Equip counselors and program staff with financial aid knowledge and student centered-resources through professional training and support.

Policy

Advocate for federal, state, and institutional policy change to transform financial aid and higher education systems based on our students’ lived experiences.

Consulting

Develop unique solutions to address partners’ needs by leveraging our financial aid expertise, advising experience, and student-centered research.

Our Impact

uAspire students are 80% more likely to graduate college.

Michelle

"uAspire is important in communities like mine in Oakland where a lot of kids don't know where to start. Advisors give students the tools to reach opportunities that they couldn't imagine reaching alone."

The Latest

uAspire Announces New CAO, Valeria Wells

Blog

Nov. 28, 2023

How to Support Students Through the New FAFSA Timeline

Blog

Nov. 21, 2023

New Federal Regulations Require Clearer Financial Aid Offers and Ban Most Transcript Withholding

Blog

Oct. 30, 2023