Close the Education GapThrough the
Power of Peers
Students from high-income families earn a degree at a rate 4X GREATER than those from low-income families.
PeerForward's mission is to close that gap.
25+ Years
bridging the education gap as coaches and advocates, training and serving youth attending low-income schools.
600K+ Students
impacted through our hands-on workshops and campaigns.
$82M in Financial Aid
unlocked annually for students assisted in partner high schools.
The Critical Work We Do
We empower students to lead their peers to and through higher education.
The best predictor of postsecondary enrollment and success for students from low-income communities is whether they have friends who plan on going. Our model ignites that positive peer influence. We prepare students to help themselves and their peers apply to and graduate from college.
High School Program
Our signature summer workshops, curriculum, training camps, and year-round coaching equips Peer Leaders to help their peers with their postsecondary options and foster a culture where everyone continues education after high school.
College Program
PeerForward trains and coaches college students who, in turn, support fellow students so they connect to academic resources, meet financial aid requirements, and engage with campus activities, improving chances of earning a degree.
The Latest
Spotlight
Irène Diane shares her Advice for Current Peer Leaders
This week’s Alumni Spotlight is Irène Diane! Irène served as a Peer Leader at Bowie High School in Maryland until her graduation in 2023. She now proudly attends Princeton University […]
Spotlight
A Night Among Peers
On Monday, October 7, we hosted our annual Board Dinner at the Cornell Club in NYC. Our CEO, Gary Z. Linnen, moderated a fireside chat with special guest Rishi Jaitly, […]
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