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Pass With Flying Colors (PWFC) is providing economic opportunity for Chicago’s disadvantaged communities by increasing college graduation rates among low-income, first-generation students.

Our mission is to prepare Chicago’s underserved first-generation students for college and career success.

Since 2010, PWFC’s programs have provided first-generation students with high-touch support, experiential learning opportunities, and crucial guidance on college applications, financial aid and career development throughout high school and college.

Just 18% of Chicago's first-generation students earn a college degree. 95% of Pass With Flying Colors scholars are on-track to graduate.

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“As a Pass With Flying Colors scholar, I see more options for my future. If I was not a scholar, I wouldn’t have had the opportunities that shaped the person I am now." - Angel, 2019 Cohort

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Just 18% of Chicago's first-generation students earn a college degree. 95% of Pass With Flying Colors scholars are on-track to graduate.

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