The College Gurl Foundation
The College Gurl Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, D.C. that is committed to providing minority high school students from the Washington Metropolitan area with the tools they need for their toolbox for success. Our programming provides opportunities for minority students who come from economically disadvantaged households and are the first in their family to pursue higher education. Our mission is to create a world of promise and opportunities for students to gain economic stability and generational wealth. CGF’s monthly educational programs contribute to student success as we provide a pipeline from high school into college and careers. We believe that a small investment of time can help students make the best-informed decisions around securing a post-secondary education.
Our History
Currently, 77% of all DCPS students are economically disadvantaged with 60% being African American and 20% Hispanic. Due to these statistics, CGF was founded to provide educational programs for minority and disadvantaged high school students within Washington, D.C. between 10th and 12th grade because we understand that this standard of living impacts their chances of enrolling in higher education, career success, and economic stability.
The College Gurl Foundation understands our students’ socioeconomic status impacts educational outcomes. Daily these disparities impact opportunities to secure enrollment in higher education and overall generational wealth because college access and completion continues to be unequal. Our program provides a stimulating environment that minority students are missing.
The College Gurl Foundation understands our students’ socioeconomic status impacts educational outcomes. Daily these disparities impact opportunities to secure enrollment in higher education and overall generational wealth because college access and completion continues to be unequal. Our program provides a stimulating environment that minority students are missing.
Our 2021 Average Stats
GPA - 3.25 |
SAT SCORE - 1115 |
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Why is CGF Important?
The U.S. Census Bureau states that one out of five residents within the District of Columbia live below poverty. Currently, 77% of District of Columbia Public Schools students are economically disadvantaged, with 60% of them being African-American. Meaning more than half of African-American DCPS students are at risk of obtaining their educational goals. This standard of living proves that economic hardships within the Washington Metropolitan area are impacting higher education, which is hindering students from pursuing their goals and becoming the future leaders of tomorrow. Therefore, CGF aims to provide free college tours to local high school students, monthly educational programs, family financial planning sessions, and scholarships for all graduating seniors apart of the foundation.
It is our sincere hope that you will invest into the success of our youth by supporting The College Gurl Foundation’s work in the coming year and beyond!
It is our sincere hope that you will invest into the success of our youth by supporting The College Gurl Foundation’s work in the coming year and beyond!
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Jessica BrownFounder of College Gurl
President of College Gurl Foundation Author, How to Pay for College When You’re Broke |
Jessica Brown is a nationally recognized financial aid expert. As Founder of College Gurl,
President of The College Gurl Foundation, Author of How to Pay for College When You’re Broke and the children’s book College Girl’s First College Tour, Jessica educates students and families on how to make the best-informed decisions around financing a college education. Named the Financial Aid Fairy Godmother, her mission is to ensure students have access to an affordable and quality education. Additionally, she mentors and exposes Washington Metropolitan area high school students to college through her nonprofit, The College Gurl Foundation.
Jessica speaks all over the U.S. at a host of schools, universities, organizations, and news networks. Additionally, Apple TV, Diversity Inc., Strayer University, and The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation have sponsored her efforts. She has recently been featured on Good Morning America, ABC Live, The Tamron Hall Show, BET News, FOX Business Network, Essence Magazine, and several other news outlets. Also, she is a graduate of Howard University, Strayer University, and is currently seeking her PhD in Higher Education Administration.
Moreover, Jessica is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her philanthropic efforts have awarded her the 2020 Mayor Bowser DC HOPE Award, 2020 HBCU Buzz Top 30 Under 30, 2020 WHUR-96.3 & McDonalds DMV Black Excellence Award, 2019 Outstanding Community Service Award of Excellence from Odyssey International, 2018 Dreamer Award from Dream4It Foundation, and 2018 Power of She Award from Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
President of The College Gurl Foundation, Author of How to Pay for College When You’re Broke and the children’s book College Girl’s First College Tour, Jessica educates students and families on how to make the best-informed decisions around financing a college education. Named the Financial Aid Fairy Godmother, her mission is to ensure students have access to an affordable and quality education. Additionally, she mentors and exposes Washington Metropolitan area high school students to college through her nonprofit, The College Gurl Foundation.
Jessica speaks all over the U.S. at a host of schools, universities, organizations, and news networks. Additionally, Apple TV, Diversity Inc., Strayer University, and The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation have sponsored her efforts. She has recently been featured on Good Morning America, ABC Live, The Tamron Hall Show, BET News, FOX Business Network, Essence Magazine, and several other news outlets. Also, she is a graduate of Howard University, Strayer University, and is currently seeking her PhD in Higher Education Administration.
Moreover, Jessica is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her philanthropic efforts have awarded her the 2020 Mayor Bowser DC HOPE Award, 2020 HBCU Buzz Top 30 Under 30, 2020 WHUR-96.3 & McDonalds DMV Black Excellence Award, 2019 Outstanding Community Service Award of Excellence from Odyssey International, 2018 Dreamer Award from Dream4It Foundation, and 2018 Power of She Award from Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
