Empowering Students for Success
Free mentoring for students navigating college and financial aid.
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Over 1.1 million students have opted in for a UStrive mentor
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Our Mission
At UStrive, we are dedicated to connecting students with financial need to free, one-on-one mentoring. Our goal is to support them through the college and financial aid application process, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Getting started with UStrive is easy
One-to-one mentoring
When you sign up with UStrive, you can select a mentor who will help you:
- Apply to colleges
- Apply for financial aid, both before college and after you’ve enrolled
- Create a time management plan and other strategies to help you complete your courses and graduate
- Prepare for internships and jobs
Your UStrive mentor will support you in making the choices that are right for you.
Most comprehensive college search tool available
UStrive's college tool allows you to search over 8,500 two-year and four-year colleges to find the schools that would be a best fit for you, academically and financially. Through the tool, you can view important information, like the range of SAT and ACT scores of accepted students, schools’ retention and graduation rates, and the average cost for students like you.
Accessible guides
UStrive students and mentors can review an easy-to-understand curriculum that provides information and resources for a variety of college-related topics, from applying for college and financial aid to what to expect as a first year college student. For students already enrolled in college, there is a curriculum with guides to help you graduate and prepare for jobs. This includes identifying your career goals and the steps that will help you achieve your goals.
Contact Us
Media & Press
For media inquiries, email us at press@ustrive.org
All other questions can be directed to info@ustrive.org
