Foundation for a College Education

Foundation for a College Education’s mission is to increase the number of students of color from East Palo Alto and similar communities who graduate from a four-year college or university. The vision of FCE is to create a community where higher education is attainable. By engaging both students and parents in our work, we aim to create a community of learners who are armed with the right tools and information. We serve students from 6th grade to college graduation.

We provide:

• Tutoring Services – 1:1 and group
• College Advising – 1:1

We are actively looking for:

• Tutors for middle school and high school students
• 2–3 student advisors for high school students for Fall 2021

Service required to fulfill a Cardinal Commitment

Academic Tutor

• 1–2 hours a week on a specific day (Mon, Tues, Thurs, 3:00–8:00pm; e.g., Mondays 5:00–7:00pm). Yearlong availability is preferred.

Senior Advisor

• Meet with students twice a month for 1–1.5 hours
• Attend a college app working meeting once a month where all high school seniors and advisors attend
• As needed: 1-hour Advisory team meeting (typically 4 times a month
• Served term: May–January
• Preferred: Graduate student from counseling or education programs or someone with 1 or more years of college advising experience

Service may be virtual or in-person in East Palo Alto.

Cardinal Commitment Mentor: David Mapa, volunteer and community engagement coordinator