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10,000 Degrees® is unlocking student success at scale giving more students equitable opportunities for a quality education and career success.

10,000 Degrees® supports students from low-income backgrounds to and through college. As California’s leading college success nonprofit, 10,000 Degrees helps make college dreams come true. We provide over 10,000 students annually with comprehensive wraparound support, college and financial aid counseling, near-peer alumni coaching, scholarships, and financial aid management. We believe in the potential of all students, with no GPA requirement to participate. Powered by our Fellows, these near-peer coaches - recent college graduates and often alumni of 10,000 Degrees - help students navigate their entire college success journey. Working in eight Bay Area counties, we have unmatched success rates: over 80% of our 4-year college students graduate compared to 31% of their peers nationally. Our community college students transfer at three times the national average, and our college students graduate with 85% less student loan debt and earn $1 million more in their lifetimes than those without a college degree. A college degree changes lives, families, and entire communities. It’s the only way to forever break the cycle of poverty for generations to come. Help us change the world, ONE DEGREE at a time.

10/08/2026

🎉 DAF day is here! 🎉

Did you know that billions of dollars sit unused in Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) accounts across the country?

Today, on October 8, 10,000 Degrees joined nonprofits, DAF sponsors, and donors nationwide for a single day of action to unlock those funds and put them to work for local students.

You can also create a lasting legacy by naming 10,000 Degrees the beneficiary of the entire account or a percentage of the fund at our DAF page here: https://10000degrees.planmylegacy.org/donor-advised-funds

Together, we can turn sitting dollars into an active impact for our scholars this DAF day!! 🎓✨

10/06/2026

Ready to make a real difference in your community? 📚✨

Join 10,000 Degrees as an Academic Success Volunteer! Spend just ~2 hours a week in a local K-12 classroom helping students build foundational skills in reading, writing, and math, guiding college essays, or assisting with financial literacy workshops.

💡 Why volunteer?

✔ ️ Support students K-12 through their educational journey

✔ ️ Work directly with dedicated teachers and small student groups

✔ ️ Open to anyone 16+ (no prior experience needed!)

✔️ Flexible weekly options during the school year

Give back and help empower the next generation of scholars! 🎓🙌

🔗 Ready to sign up? The link to register can be found at 10000degrees.org/volunteer

10/05/2026

The Votes Are In! 🗳️

We're excited to announce our five Alumni Changemaker Honorees who will share their stories at the live event!

🌟 Jaden Dreher (Rising Star Honoree)
🌟 Jorge Hernandez
🌟 Alison Paxtor
🌟 Brian Phan
🌟 Alondra Quiles

🎉 Congratulations to all our Honorees and Semi-finalists!

Get your 🎟️ tickets and join us for an exclusive celebration at the historic Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco on November 12! ⚡Don't delay—this event sold out last year!

https://10000degrees.org/get-involved/alumni-changemakers/

10/02/2026

At a time when many are questioning the value of higher education, 10,000 Degrees is taking a clear stand: a college degree changes everything. 🎓✨

In her latest blog post, President & CEO Kim Mazzuca breaks down why expanding opportunities—not narrowing them—is critical for students from low-income backgrounds and first-generation students.

▶️ Read Kim's full post and watch our new short video:
👉 https://10000degrees.org/power-of-education/a-college-degree-changes-everything/

10/01/2026

10,000 Degrees was proud to partner with BigFuture and other leading college access organizations like National College Attainment Network to provide our perspectives and student voices to shape this report.
We often hear how college decisions are heavily influenced by prestige, pressure, or incomplete information. Perhaps you’ve seen it happen in your life.

When we talk about encouraging teens to find their personal fit, is there a universal approach? In BigFuture’s new publication, you’ll find four conditions that can help every teenager find a personal fit based on their unique goals, aspirations, and priorities.

The best part? A better fit leads to college completion.

Read the publication and share the helpful action guides for students, families, and K-12 leaders.

Link to the full report and helpful action guides for students, families, and K-12 leaders here: bigfuture.org/fitimperative

09/30/2026

🎉 Mark your calendars. DAF Day is coming on October 8!

Did you know that billions of dollars sit unused in Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) accounts across the country? This October, 10,000 Degrees joins nonprofits, DAF sponsors, and donors nationwide for a single day of action to unlock those funds and put them to work for local students.

You can also create a lasting legacy by naming 10,000 Degrees the beneficiary of the entire account or a percentage of the fund at our DAF page here: https://lnkd.in/gTcE98T2

Together, we can turn sitting dollars into active impact for our scholars on Oct 8! 🎓✨

09/29/2026

“For some students, $68 is about paying rent, getting food on the table and transportation — and that’s just one exam.” - Hugo Que, Senior Director of College Access at 10,000 Degrees.

As test requirements shift across universities, navigating when to take—and pay for—standardized tests is a critical decision for applicants.

Want to know how counselors and leaders like Hugo, share how reinstating the SAT may impact students from low-income backgrounds

Tap here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ga5NZXN4

09/28/2026

🗳️ Last Chance to Vote for Your Alumni Changemaker! 🎉

Voting closes today, Monday, September 28th

🤩 Read their inspiring stories, cast your vote for one of our 9 Alumni Changemaker semi-finalists, and help select the Honorees who will share their journey live at the event!

View their stories & vote: https://10000degrees.org/changemakers-semi-finalist

Then get your 🎟️ tickets and join us for an exclusive celebration at the historic Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco on November 12! ⚡Don't delay—this event sold out last year!

https://10000degrees.org/get-involved/alumni-changemakers/

09/26/2026

Only a few days left to cast your vote for one of our 9 Alumni Changemaker semi-finalists!

Voting closes this upcoming Monday, September 28th, so don’t forget and help select the Honorees who will share their journey live at the event at the link in our bio!

Meet our Changemaker semi-finalists!

Then get your 🎟️ tickets and join us for an exclusive celebration at the historic Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco on November 12! ⚡Don't delay—this event sold out last year!⁠
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Link to vote & to read the inspiring stories of our Changemakers here: https://lnkd.in/eVymP7nR⁠
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09/25/2026

From classroom to career, we're building continued support. 🎓💼

At 10,000 Degrees, our impact comes full circle—many of our team members and directors were once students in our program.
Through our integrated College and Career Success program, we ensure college students start building professional networks and skills early while gaining exposure to diverse career paths within college and beyond.

See how our teams work together to transform college aspirations into degrees and onto an impactful and successful career! 🎓

Watch the full video to see how we're setting our students up for long-term success. ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxxUyfEMa-A

Check out Career resources here:
https://10000degrees.org/career-success/resources/

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1401 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 205
San Rafael, CA
94903

Website

http://www.10000degrees.org/, https://donate.10000degrees.org/give/506789

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