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Contribute to Dollars for College

Research shows that low- to moderate-income children with even a small amount of college savings are three times more likely to attend college and four times more likely to graduate. 

With a contribution to Dollars for College, you can help a local student achieve their dreams of attending and completing college—key education milestones that lead to improved financial security and greater overall health.

Looking to sign up for a Dollars for College account? Click here

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Invest in a
Student’s Future

Each $50 contribution seeds a new account for a local student, opening the door to college success, better job opportunities and greater economic mobility. Join us in our goal of opening 500 new savings accounts this year.
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About Dollars for College

Dollars for College is a partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas that works to expand access to affordable, long-term college savings accounts for low- and moderate-income families. The program seeds college savings accounts, helping put students on a path to college attendance and completion.

Dollars for College is a partnership between

Communities Foundation of TexasLancaster Independent School DistrictRichardson Independent School DistrictRAISE TexasUnited Way of Metropolitan Dallas
And enjoys the support of these generous sponsors:
Boone Family FoundationBrennan Financial ServicesW.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund at Communities Foundation of TexasLancaster ISDMeadows FoundationSocial Venture Partners DallasUnited Way of Metropolitan DallasWells Fargo

Explore Our Other Programs

We create, lead and invest in initiatives that improve access to education, income and health.
Encourages students to build values and character with the support and involvement of NFL players and representatives.
Expands access to affordable, long-term college savings accounts for low- and moderate-income families.
Supports North Texans who are looking for health insurance through the Marketplace, Medicaid or CHIP.
A free family support line that promotes child development by connecting North Texas families with community-based resources.
Supports North Texans who are at risk of eviction to ensure more families can stay in their homes.
A parenting education program that empowers parents to create homes where children can thrive.
Provides short-term financial assistance to North Texans who lost their employer-sponsored health care coverage during COVID-19.
Supports community organizations that provide nutritious meals to children during the summer.
Delivers age-appropriate children’s books every month to stimulate curiosity, language development and learning skills.
Provides families with tools and information to increase savings, improve credit scores, reduce debt and avoid predatory loans.