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Through its United States Program, the Gates Foundation helps to ensure greater opportunity for all Americans through the attainment of secondary and postsecondary education with genuine economic value. In addition to providing direct assistance, they support advocacy to raise awareness of the issues we face, inform government policy, and develop new and innovative ways of financing initiatives that improve outcomes. They believe that when all people in the United States have the opportunity to develop their talents, our society thrives. Learn more.

The CSU is a leader in high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education. With 23 campuses, almost 450,000 students, and 48,000 faculty and staff, they are the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country. They offer unlimited opportunities to help students achieve their goals. They prepare graduates who go on to make a difference in the workforce. They engage in research and creative activities leading to scientific, technical, artistic and social advances. And they play a vital role in the growth and development of California's communities and economy. Learn More

The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 5,400 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Learn More

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education serves as a source of news, information and commentary on issues concerning diversity in American higher education.   Learn  More

EduK Group is a for-profit education system headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico that is focused on Spanish and English postsecondary education. EduK is the largest for-profit provider of postsecondary education in Puerto Rico and is building a presence in Hispanic markets within the U.S. At present, EduK provides education at 36 locations.   Learn More

The Ford Foundation supports visionary leaders and organizations on the front lines of social change worldwide. We believe all people should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, contribute to society, and have voice in the decisions that affect them. We believe the best way to achieve these goals is to encourage initiatives by those living and working closest to where problems are located; to promote collaboration among the nonprofit, government and business sectors; and to ensure participation by men and women from diverse communities and all levels of society. Learn More

LatinosinHigherEd.com is the first Latino professional employment web site designed specifically for the higher education community. It was launched in response to a growing concern about the need to promote career opportunities in higher education for the growing Latino population. Learn More

Lumina Foundation, an Indianapolis-based, private, independent foundation, strives to help people achieve their potential by expanding access and success in education beyond high school. Learn more.

NEA also believes every child in America, regardless of family income or place of residence, deserves a quality education. In pursuing its mission, NEA has determined that we will focus the energy and resources of our 3.2 million members on improving the quality of teaching, increasing student achievement and making schools safer, better places to learn. Learn More

New Futuro provides a high-touch, high-tech bilingual educational community to help families get their students into college and beyond. They offer free tools, resources and ongoing guidance to help Latinos achieve their educational and career goals. Learn More

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TG is a public, nonprofit corporation that helps provide access to higher education for millions of families and students through its role as an administrator of the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Its vision is to be the premier source of information, financing, and assistance to help all families and students realize their educational goals and career dreams. Additional information about TG can be found online at www.tgslc.org.

The Kresge Foundation is a $2.9 billion private foundation that seeks to influence the quality of life for future generations through its support of nonprofit organizations in six fields: health, the environment, arts and culture, education, human services and community development. Fostering greater access to and success in postsecondary education for low-income, minority and first-generation college students is the focus of Kresge's Education grantmaking. In 2011, Kresge awarded more than $22 million in grants to support higher education in the United States and South Africa, with half benefiting U.S. community colleges.  For more information, please visit the Foundation website: www.kresge.org or follow @kresgedu.

Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 99% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country's leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 62 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets; Univision Music Group, which includes Univision; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at www.univision.com.

USA Funds ® is a nonprofit corporation that works to enhance postsecondary-education preparedness, access and success by providing and supporting financial and other valued services. USA Funds links colleges, universities, proprietary schools, private lenders, students and parents to promote financial access to higher learning. Learn More