1. FOR SOCIAL IMPACT LEADERS
Alabama College Campaign
Building an Equitable College-Going Culture
FOR SOCIAL IMPACT LEADERS
Dr. Willietta Conner, Sara Bright , Colby Leopard

2. FAFSA #FastFacts

3. Millions Left on the Table Annually
Data from Alabama FAFSA Completion Cycle
From the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) Reports
60.3%
Percent of High School Graduates Qualifying for a Pell Grant
39%
Percent of High School Graduates Who Failed to Complete the FAFSA
19,565
Number of High School Graduates Who Failed to Complete the FAFSA
11,809
Number Who Failed to Complete the FAFSA Who Probably Qualified for a Pell Grant
$4,016
Average Pell Grant for an Alabama Student
$47,424,925
Estimated Total Pell Grant Funds Left Unclaimed
1/3
Portion of Alabama High School Graduates Not Enrolling in Higher Education in the Year Following High School Graduation

4. Alabama College Campaign
Statewide initiative that is part of a nationwide ACAC initiative
Seeks to increase the number of students who pursue postsecondary education
Focuses on FAFSA completion
Financial Aid Awareness

5. About the Campaign
The Alabama College Campaign is led by the nonprofit Alabama Possible and the Alabama State Department of Education with the goal that every Alabama high school senior complete a college application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The campaign joins the efforts of the Alabama College Application campaign and the Cash for College campaign. 

6. Our Partners

7. About the Campaign
Statewide initiative was implemented in over 331 schools during
Over 44, 259 seniors represent those schools.

8. More than 35,187 students applied to college from those 331 schools 78,414 applications were submitted to colleges and universitites nationwide 130 high schools received 100% participation 55 colleges/universities waived their fees

9. 2018 Colleges and Universities Fee Waiver Program

10. Achieve Alabama Scholarship Portal Statewide College Fair Statewide College/Career & Financial Aid Events Post-Secondary Summer Melt Project Alabama Counseling Association GEAR Up Alabama CTE Workforce Development E-Learning Courses

11. How it Works Professional Development Access to Data Partnerships
Media
Friendly Competition & Recognition

12. 2018-2019 Impact 21,203 Seniors Filed the FAFSA
$51+ million in Financial Aid Across Alabama 

17. FAFSA Completion Project Student Lookup Portal
Data Tools
Dashboard
FAFSA Completion Project Student Lookup Portal

18. FOR SOCIAL IMPACT LEADERS
Thank You
Dr. Willietta Conner -
Colby Leopard –
Sara Bright –
FOR SOCIAL IMPACT LEADERS