Show kids they’re worth the investment
Kids who grow up with even a small college savings account are 3 times more likely to go to college and 4 times more likely to graduate. When you invest in a child’s future early on, they learn that college is possible and begin aspiring to attain a higher education.
Jobs in Texas that will require post-secondary education by 2020
DISD students that currently complete a post-secondary degree within 6 years of high school graduation
Dallas has one of the highest child poverty rates among peer cities
That’s why we’re investing in Dollars for College, a matched savings program that disrupts poverty by encouraging aspirations of earning a degree.
Please help us improve the future of our community and put local kids on the path to success.
Donate toward a child’s college savings account today!
How It Works
Kindergarten students are selected to participate in the program
Parents open a 529 account and receive an initial $50 deposit
$300 in performance incentives are offered over the first two years
Measuring Success
Educational Outcomes:
- State assessments for math and reading
- Grade level test scores
- End-of-year school grades
- Attitudes and perceptions of students, parents and teachers about going to college
Savings Outcomes:
- Number of individual deposits
- Dollar amount of individual deposits
- Participation and retention rate for individual accounts
Potential Results Over First 5 Years
- 3000 kids with savings accounts
- $1.5 million in new college savings
- $300k annually in philanthropic investment