Chatham University Joins the Coalition for College

Chatham University has joined the Coalition for College, a diverse group of more than 150 public and private colleges and universities across the U.S. working to improve college access for low-income, under-resourced and first-generation students. As a member of the Coalition, Chatham University meets rigorous eligibility standards in access, affordability, and success, and demonstrates a commitment to supporting all students through the college preparation and application processes.

The Coalition offers students a set of free, online college planning tools, called MyCoalition, which helps them learn about, prepare for, and apply to colleges. It is designed to engage students in the college application process as early as ninth grade and is comprised of a convenient digital storage locker, and interactive collaboration space. An easy-to-use application, which is accepted by member schools, is also available through MyCoalition. More information for students can be found here.

Coalition member institutions must enroll at least 20 percent under-represented and low-income students; graduate students with low-to-no debt; and/or have a graduation rate for low-income and under-represented students equal to or greater than the school's overall graduation rate.

“The power of the Coalition is in our ability to work across member institutions to provide helpful tools and advice to students about making smart college choices,” says Stacey Kostell, CEO of the Coalition. “That work is more important than ever at a time when the equity gap is growing and students need help staying on track during the pandemic.”    

For more information about the Coalition for College, including a complete list of members, visit http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/.