YPIE News and Our Thanks to You!

Our THANKS to you!

"Thank you for preparing me for college...and life." John, YPIE Scholar

We are deeply grateful to all the volunteers, partners, and friends of YPIE that put college within reach for thousands of Yonkers students. On behalf of our students, THANK YOU!

And, thanks to all who made this year's YPIE Gala our most successful yet! See photos here.

YPIE Seniors Apply to College!

This fall, 400 YPIE Seniors have been hard at work finalizing college lists, visiting colleges, applying for financial aid, and submitting early applications to college! We're thrilled that nine of our students have been selected as finalists for the QuestBridge Scholarship!

See photos from our college visits to Columbia University , Lehigh University , SUNY Binghamton , and Trinity College.

YPIE Helps Record Number of FAFSA Applicants

This year, YPIE helped more than 265 families complete the FAFSA form to secure financial aid for college!

FAFSA completion is strongly associated with college enrollment, but millions of eligible students, especially those in low income districts, do not file the FAFSA each year. See photos from our FAFSA Night!

Regeneron Mentors Inspire YPIE Scholars

An impressive group of volunteers from Regeneron shared their journeys to science research with more than 40 aspiring scientists at the YPIE College Zone as part of “Regeneron Day for Doing Good."

Thanks to Regeneron for their generous support of our YPIE students! Read more about this event and see photos!

YPIE Welcomes New Graduation Coaches

YPIE has one of the largest communities of more than 240 volunteers who are incredible mentors and role models to our YPIE students.

We are thrilled to welcome our latest group of 29 new YPIE Graduation Coaches who will stay part of their Scholars' high school journey through 12th grade. Learn about becoming a YPIE Volunteer!