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.
29+ Years
Improving postsecondary success as coaches and advocates, training and serving youth attending low-income schools.
600K+ Students
impacted through our transformative workshops and action-driven campaigns.
$82M in Financial Aid
unlocked annually for students assisted in partner high schools.
The Critical Work We Do
PeerForward empowers students to lead their peers to and through higher education.
PeerForward is a education-focused nonprofit transforming the lives of youth from under-resourced communities by connecting them to college and careers. The best predictor of college enrollment for students is whether they have friends who plan on going. Our model ignites that positive peer influence to increase postsecondary enrollment and success. We work hands-on in partner schools to prepare students to help themselves and and their peers apply for college, secure financial assistance, and graduate with a degree.
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
Volunteers
Nicole Lekus details her 16 Years Volunteering with PeerForward
This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are showing love to longtime PeerForward volunteers like Nicole Lekus! Nicole is a Global HR Manager at BARE International who regularly serves as a Writing […]
Volunteers
What Volunteering with PeerForward means to Bill Craig
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! As a nonprofit organization, PeerForward success hinges on the help of service-driven volunteers. This week, we are highlighting those who make our work possible, such as […]
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