LUCA Scholars show the next generation what's possible.

Imagine visiting Yale University for the first time and discovering that your tour guide was once in your shoes. That's exactly what happened when we recently took a van full of LUCA Scholars to Yale.

Their campus tour was led by one of our own LUCA College Scholars, who was joined by other LUCA Scholars currently attending the university.

Our visiting students didn't just get to see a beautiful campus. They had the opportunity to connect with students who share their experiences, understand their journeys, and are now navigating life at one of the country's most selective universities.

There is something especially powerful about seeing someone who was once in your position thriving in a place you dream of attending.


These are the moments your support makes possible. From helping students explore their college options to surrounding them with a community of peers and mentors, LUCA is there every step of the way.


And perhaps the most exciting part? Today's visiting Scholars may one day be the ones welcoming the next generation.

Helping first-generation families navigate college financial aid.

For families navigating the college admissions process for the first time, understanding financial aid can be overwhelming. Where do you begin? How do you complete the FAFSA? What financial assistance is available, and how do you know what your family can afford?

On Saturday, September 19, more than 60 parents joined us at SUNY Purchase for our Padres Charla, where they had the opportunity to ask questions, receive guidance, and learn more about the financial aid process.


For many of these parents, helping their children pursue a college education means navigating an unfamiliar system. Having access to trusted information, culturally relevant resources, and people who can answer their questions makes an enormous difference.


We are grateful to SUNY Purchase for hosting us and helping make this important gathering possible.


When parents have the information and confidence to support their children, the entire family moves forward.

We're thrilled to share that the Kids' Club of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow has awarded LUCA a $4,000 grant to bring FAFSA assistance and additional bilingual community college workshops to families in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown.

This investment will help us reach more families with practical guidance as they navigate college admissions and financial aid, bringing important resources directly into their communities.


Our sincere thanks to the Kids' Club of Tarrytown for recognizing the importance of supporting first-generation students and their families.

Assist first-gen students and their families as they complete and submit their FAFSA & NYS Tap financial aid applications