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WELCOME

As a nonprofit organization, Aspire Higher Ed is dedicated to advancing college access and success for all students. With nearly 75 years of combined experience in college admissions, financial aid, school counseling, university administration, educational policy, curriculum planning, professional development, and educational grants, our team is both student- and educator-centered.

We partner with schools, school systems, nonprofits, educational organizations, and other mission-aligned partners to design and implement sustainable, equity-driven practices that build and sustain a college-going culture. Our nonprofit mission ensures that every initiative we undertake reinvests directly into expanding educational opportunity, strengthening collaboration, and empowering the next generation of learners.

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Our Services

We provide comprehensive educational consulting services for K-12 students and schools. Our sustainable college access support helps students achieve their academic goals and succeed in the college application process. We offer professional development resources for schools to enhance their educational programs.

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Our Mission

At Aspire Higher Ed, our mission is to provide comprehensive educational consulting services that empower K-12 students, educational institutions, and college access & success organizations to navigate the complexities of higher education, ensuring equitable opportunities for all and fostering sustainable pathways to postsecondary and personal success.

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Why Us?

We combine deep expertise with a personalized approach to navigate the complexities of higher education. Our team use their extensive experience in educational administration, curriculum, professional development and consulting to deliver strategic, impactful solutions. We specialize in supporting K-12 students, educational institutions, and college access organizations, ensuring equitable opportunities and sustainable success. Choose us to transform educational potential into achievement.

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Our Approach

We deliver research-based, culturally sensitive services tailored to meet the distinct needs of our diverse client base. We prioritize sustainable impact, aiming to foster a lasting college-going culture. Understanding the constraints faced by educators, we ensure our resources are both accessible and user-friendly. Our commitment is to center the needs of students and educators in all that we do.

I have known and worked with the Aspire Higher Ed team for nearly two decades. They are among the most passionate and knowledgeable higher education professionals I have ever met. They have a deep understanding of the challenges students from underserved backgrounds face when pursuing postsecondary education and are leaders in developing and implementing innovative practices to overcome those barriers. More importantly, it is abundantly clear that their hearts are in this work and that they are deeply committed to ensuring every student has access to the lifechanging experience of earning a college diploma.

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Jessica Vodden, 

Long-time GEAR UP Administrator

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Aspire Higher Ed
www.aspire2go.org

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