Education Is Forever

Transforming lives and leaving a legacy of change that echoes through generations.

We build pathways from alternative high schools to college and careers — with youth-centered advising, scholarships, and community partners.

Getting ready for college? college?

We can help. Whether you’re applying for college, looking for financial aid, or figuring out what comes next, Education Is Forever is here for you.

If you have been impacted by recent fires, we’re offering free support services.

Education is Forever helped me by providing the reassurance I needed to take action and responsibility for my education so I can continue without excuses.

Because of EiF I was able to go to school and get away from my bad home life. School was no longer a fantasy I dreamed of but a reality all because EiF was able to give me what I needed to get started.

Education is Forever helped me by mentoring me about life and the importance of education. Because of EiF I was able to break systematic barriers that oppose me from achieving my goals.

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Scholorships

Apply for Scholorships

Apply for the 2026 Education is Forever Scholarship & Mentorship Program! We’re excited you’re here! Students selected for this program will receive $1,000 in financial support plus one-on-one coaching and mentorship to help you thrive during your first year of college.

Why Your Support Matters

Your support helps young adults from alternative high schools access the resources, mentorship, and guidance they need to succeed in community college.

What We Do

College Prep

Students at alternative schools face unique challenges when thinking about entering college. Many alternative school students haven’t been exposed to college resources and feel that college is not an option for them.

Most college readiness programs focus on traditional high school students who are entering universities. Edu is Forever’s College Readiness Programming is specifically designed to meet the needs of alternative school students who are entering community college and trade schools.

College Readiness Programming Offerings:

- College Readiness Curriculum (Life Skills Course)
- College Exposure Workshops and Field Trip Coordination
- Career/Degree Exploration Workshops
- FAFSA/CA Dream Act Workshops
- College Application Support
- Teacher Professional Development
- Admin Strategic Planning

Students who complete the college readiness curriculum are eligible to apply for the Summer Bridge and First Year Success Programs where they can receive supportive services throughout their first year of college.

Are you interested in bringing the College Readiness program to your school? Contact us!

Mentorship

Mentorship provides needed support for our students.

Mentorship is provided as a component of our scholars’ curriculum with Education is Forever.

Students

Are paired with mentors through a rigorous process where interests, priorities, and alignments are considered
Are supported by their mentors throughout the school year with weekly or bi-weekly meetings (currently 100% virtual)
Attend once a month mentee huddle-ups with other mentees and program staff
Commit to an average of no more than 5 hours a month

Our Model

Our research-based model targets Key Community College Success Indicators to support students where they need it most. Our model is 100% based on student-identified goals in the following areas:

Financial Wellness: Budgeting, locating resources, taxes, scholarships and more.
Academic Wellness: Tutoring, study skills, transfer requirements, advocacy, resource identification.
Personal Wellness: Stress management, community building, physical fitness, healthy living.

Our Results

After participating in our mentorship program 80% of students reported that they:

Could better manage a budget
Could manage stress better
Had increased academic success in college
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MENTOR?
Please visit our mentor page here.

Fellowship

Bridgebuilder Fellowship Overview

The purpose of the Bridgebuilder fellowship is to:

Enhance the leadership capacity of current and former community college students through mentorship and coaching training
Support incoming Education is Forever (EiF) community college scholarship recipients with their transition from alternative high school into post-secondary education.

The fellowship provides practical leadership development opportunities that can be applied in all aspects of daily life. An overarching priority of the fellowship is to cultivate and exemplify what a community of support looks like within post-secondary environments and beyond. The fellowship supports EiF’s overall mission by reinforcing the “bridge” of support alternative high school graduates receive while continuing their education.

Bridgebuilder Fellowship Goals

Enhance fellows’ leadership capacity through regular training on coaching, workshop facilitation, and advocacy.

Develop fellows’ professional capacity through networking and career development
Establish meaningful relationships between fellows and scholarship recipients in group settings
Support scholarship recipients matriculation into post-secondary education through to graduation.
Train scholarship recipients to be future Bridgebuilder fellows

Our fellows

Our two current Fellows are residents of Scholar Studios who are former California community college students.
Scholar Studios is an affordable, dorm-style supportive housing that we are partnering with Jovenes on to provide to community college students who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.

Who We Serve

Each year, with your support, we give as many scholarships as we can. Since 2015, we have issued over 80 scholarships to low-income youth who are entering college and trade programs. Scholarship recipients are graduates from alternative high schools and are typically low-income, first generation college students who have overcome challenges to succeed in high school.

1st year success Scholarship program

The 1st Year Success Scholarship program drastically increases the likelihood of students successfully completing their first year of college. Applications for this program open during the Spring of each school year. Selected participants (Scholars) receive scholarships of $1,000 that can be used on living expenses or tuition. Scholars also receive coaching and mentorship to help them succeed in college. Learn more about our mentorship program here.

Meet our Scholars

Check Out Their Stories.

Who We Are

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students reach college — and succeed once they get there. We believe every student, no matter their background or life path, deserves a real opportunity to earn a degree and build a meaningful career.

I used to struggle with my finances when it came to school. Education is Forever helped me by helping me be able to move away from my toxic household and put money down for school and also my dorm. Because of EiF I was able to go to school and get away from my bad home life. School was no longer a fantasy I dreamed of but a reality all because EiF was able to give me what I needed to get started.

I used to struggle in being motivated to pursue my education while struggling with poverty and lack of resources in South Central LA. Education is Forever helped me by mentoring me about life and the importance of education. Because of EiF I was able to break systematic barriers that oppose me from achieving my goals.

I used to struggle with overcoming my lack of ambition. Education is Forever helped me by providing the reassurance I needed to take action and responsibility for my education so I can continue without excuses. Because of EiF I was able to gain an appreciation for higher education and value the decision I made with staying in school.

Thank you guys sooooo much for everything!! I mean everything you guys have done. You guys paired me with an amazing mentor, who I really relate to in so many ways– not just career paths but personal– for all the meetings (huddles ups) where you guys provide so much information. I had no clue of what to do after I gained my high school diploma. I didn't know the process of anything, and to be honest I'm just so grateful for everything, never did I think I'd even get to a high school diploma but I finally did, and it helped break a cycle within my family as no one had ever completed a diploma, my parents never made it passed an elementary education. Now I see my brother who gained the confidence and determination to finish school as well. I can't describe the feeling and if I had to write it down I'd go on and on in circles. God bless you guys always. Once again thank you ALLL for helping me get a step closer to where I dream of!!