BaseCamp

BaseCamp is the platform Rise Together uses for secure communication, resource sharing, and general programming. After being accepted to the program, access all program resources, zoom links and more through BaseCamp.

Wellbeing Resources

Insight Timer

Free/ paid subscription  mindfulness app

UCLA Mindful

Free mindfulness app created by UCLA students

Aura Health

Free/ paid subscription mindfulness and wellbeing app

Down Dog

Free/ paid subscription yoga, mindfulness and training app

College Match Programs

QuestBridge

QuestBridge is a non-profit that connects first-generation low-income high schoolers with partner colleges and universities. Recipients of the College Match Scholarship are admitted to one of the college partners with a full four year scholarship.

POSSE

POSSE is a national nonprofit organization that partners with colleges and universities around the country. POSSE scholars receive leadership training, networking opportunities, and a full-tuition scholarship to a partner college/ university. 

Financial Aid

FAFSA

The Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) is a form completed by prospective and current college students to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. The form is free to complete and submit. 

CSS Profile

The College Scholarship Services (CSS) Profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarships to award non-federal financial aid. The CSS Profile is not free, but students may qualify for a fee waiver. 

Standardized Testing 

SAT

The SAT is a standardized test often used for college admissions. Check with your school to see if you qualify for a fee waiver.

ACT

The ACT is a standardized test often used for college admissions. Check with your school to see if you qualify for a fee waiver.

College Application Portals

Common App

The Common Application is an undergraduate admissions application that can be used to apply to over 1000+ member colleges and universities. 

Coalition App

The Coalition for College Application is a non-profit undergraduate and graduate admissions application used by 150+ colleges. The Coalition App aims to make it easier for under represented groups to apply to college. They only partner with colleges/ universities that offer generous financial aid and low-cost tuition to reduce student debt. 

Prospective College Athletes

NCAA Eligibility Center

To play NCAA college sports and receive a scholarship to play Division I or Division II, an athlete must be academically eligible and register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. The NCAA suggests registering for eligibility by the beginning of your junior year of high school to avoid getting caught in a backlog.