College Now

05/28/2026

Attention recent college graduates! Apply today to become an AmeriCorps College and Career Guide!

The AmeriCorps Ohio College and Career Guides program assigns recent college graduates to paid positions in middle schools, high schools and community centers. Participants benefit from extensive training and gain valuable professional development opportunities. They also have access to networking events and receive support in achieving their career and graduate school aspirations.

Learn more and apply today at cngc.org/careers!

05/27/2026

Your degree journey doesn’t have to end just because life got in the way 🎓

The Congresswoman Shontel Brown Cross the Finish Line Scholarship supports adult learners in Ohio’s 11th Congressional District who are ready to return to school and complete their associate or first bachelor’s degree.

In honor of Louis Stokes, Stephanie Tubbs Jones and Marcia Fudge, three students will each receive a $2,000 scholarship to help them cross the finish line.

Apply by June 16 at cngc.org/finishline!

05/26/2026

🎓✨ Don't miss the final College How? webinar session of the year! Join us tomorrow, May 27 at 7 p.m. for Finding Your Fit as we explore how to choose the college experience that’s right for you. From campus life to cost and support services, we’ll help you feel prepared and excited for your next step! Register today at cngc.org/fitwebinar.

05/20/2026

Your college journey doesn’t have to end unfinished.

The Congresswoman Shontel Brown Cross the Finish Line Scholarship supports adult learners in Ohio’s 11th Congressional District who are ready to return to school and complete their degree. Three students will each receive a $2,000 scholarship toward earning an associate or first bachelor’s degree.

Named in honor of Louis Stokes, Stephanie Tubbs Jones and Marcia Fudge, this scholarship celebrates perseverance, progress and the power of finishing what you started.

Apply by June 16 at cngc.org/finishline!

05/19/2026

Last week, the Say Yes Scholars Program hosted a graduation brunch last week to honor its newest cohort of graduates! The event included a celebratory brunch, a discussion with former students from the program and their annual orange stole ceremony. Congratulations to the class of 2026!

05/15/2026

Alexis Crosby’s story shows what can happen when talent meets opportunity. As a first‑generation student growing up in Cleveland, she had the drive and ability to succeed — and found in College Now the guidance that helped her navigate a system her family had never experienced.

Her path from Glenville valedictorian to statewide leader supporting student voting rights reflects the power of early connection, mentorship and meaningful support. Alexis demonstrates how investing in students’ confidence and sense of belonging can shape both individual futures and the communities they go on to serve.

Read more at cngc.org/alexis!

Alexis Crosby’s story shows what’s possible when academic talent meets access, trusted guidance and sustained opportunity.  A lifelong Clevelander, Alexis grew up in a family rooted in the city through the Great Migration. Her parents offered unwavering love and encouragement, but they had ne...

05/14/2026

From five Cleveland high schools to students across all of Northeast Ohio — our reach has grown, and so have our programs. But one thing hasn’t changed: our commitment to helping every student discover their goals and achieve them through education.

Only 9 months until our Diamond Jubilee!

05/14/2026

College Now AmeriCorps members serve...

💭To help students follow their dreams
🤝To give back to the community
🌍To be changemakers

Why will you serve?

We're currently to fill AmeriCorps positions! Learn more about this full-time opportunity and apply today at cngc.org/careers!

05/14/2026

On Friday, April 24, State legislators joined College Now and the Greater Cleveland Partnership for a powerful conversation on the future of higher education in Northeast Ohio. From workforce needs to affordability to the lived experiences of first‑generation students, leaders dug into what it will take to strengthen both our talent pipeline and our regional economy.

Hearing directly from College Now alumni underscored why this work matters — and how education, business and policy can move further and faster when they work together.

Read more about the insights, data and stories that shaped the discussion: https://collegenowgc.org/2026/04/college-now-and-greater-cleveland-partnership-convene-ohio-lawmakers-on-college-access-and-workforce-needs/

05/13/2026

Last week, CMSD students in the Cleveland Foundation College Now Top 50 Scholars Program were celebrated at a banquet for their academic achievements! This program is a selective college advising initiative that has supported top-achieving CMSD students since 2012. Joined by their families, they enjoyed an evening recognizing everyone involved, ending with warm wishes and congratulations before graduation!