Impact and Support
Metro helps underrepresented students graduate, become leaders, and thrive in college and beyond. Your support funds scholarships and programs that close equity gaps and create lasting impact—one student at a time.
Closing the equity gap — one graduate at a time
Metro students are transforming what’s possible in higher education. They’re not only closing the equity gap in college graduation—they’re stepping up as leaders, pursuing graduate degrees and driving social change in their communities.
Our students consistently outperform their peers in retention and graduation rates. But for us, impact goes beyond academics.
It’s about making sure every student feels seen, supported and empowered—every step of the way.
Your gift, their future
At Metro, your donation goes farther. Whether you support student scholarships or help fund our core programs, you're investing in real, lasting change—and in the next generation of diverse leaders.
Research shows that when we provide tailored support during the first two years of college, especially for historically underserved students, we can close the equity gap in degree completion. It’s a cost-effective, proven model for student success—one that prepares graduates to lead in their communities and strengthen our local and state economies.
Support our scholarship program
Financial barriers shouldn’t block anyone’s potential. That’s why Metro’s scholarship program helps ease the cost of college for students who need it most—so they can focus on learning, growing and building a brighter future.
Your support makes all the difference. It’s more than a donation—it’s a powerful way to create opportunity, equity and impact across generations.
Join us in making college more accessible, more inclusive and truly transformative.
Thank you to our supporters!
Many thanks to those who have supported the Metro College Success Program since our inception. We couldn't do this work without your generosity!
- Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities
- California Governor's Office Award for Innovation
- Climate Justice Leaders Initiative-San Francisco State University
- CSU Chancellor's Office
- Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)
- U.S. Department of Education: Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP)
- American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
- Bridge to Success
- Career Ladders - Learning Works
- College Access Foundation of California
- Genentech Foundation
- George and Helen Kallianis Memorial Scholarship
- The James Irvine Foundation
- Kaiser Foundation
- Maisin Foundation: Maisin Scholar Awards
- Marcled Foundation
- Peter and Mimi Haas Fund
- The Stupski Foundation
- TIAA Innovation Award through FirstGen Forward
Donate to Metro
Your support helps remove barriers to college completion for historically underserved students. Together, we can close the equity gap, expand opportunity, and develop the next generation of leaders.
Alumni voices
Past Metro students share how the program shaped their success and helped them thrive in college and beyond.
Voices of Metro: Arianna
Former Metro student Arianna, now a sociology PhD candidate, shares how Metro shaped her college journey—and the lifelong friendships she built along the way.
Voices of Metro: Cory
Metro alum and first-gen college student Cory is now a civil litigation attorney. He shares how Metro’s courses and community helped shape his academic identity and passion for education.
