Launching SD College Connections

The Challenge: Many South Dakota high school students face barriers to college success - from navigating complex applications to finding scholarships and understanding financial aid. Some students, especially first-generation college students, lack access to guidance through this crucial process.

Our Solution: South Dakota College Connections pairs high school students with successful college student mentors who have recently navigated these exact challenges. Our mentors provide:

• One-on-one guidance through the college search and application process
• Support finding and applying for scholarships
• Help understanding and completing financial aid forms
• All services completely FREE

Your investment will help us:

• Train our college student mentors
• Develop our mentorship curriculum and resources
• Build our digital platform for mentor-student connections
• Support program coordination and student outreach
• Help us reach students across South Dakota, including rural and underserved areas

Join us in making college dreams achievable for South Dakota students! Every dollar helps build this vital bridge to higher education.

Be part of our founding story. Together, we can create a stronger future for South Dakota students and our state.