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Only 40% of eligible students apply for scholarships, often deterred by the perceived difficulty of applications. Additionally, less than 30% of universities offer comprehensive peer mentoring programs. These barriers contribute to inequities in educational attainment, with many students missing out on vital financial aid and support systems crucial for their academic and career success.
ConnectED simplifies finding scholarships and opportunities by combining a scholarship finder with peer mentoring. Our platform significantly increases financial aid access, potentially boosting private scholarship recipients from 7% to 10.5%, saving students millions. Simplifying financial aid reduces the average student debt of $37,000 per graduate. By doubling mentoring access from 25% to 50%, we enhance academic outcomes and career readiness, potentially raising graduation rates by 10% and job placement rates by 15%
Tinder Style Scholarship Finder
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