Success Beyond the Classroom: Supporting the Student Journey
Every Colby student begins their journey with incredible potential. Our mission is to ensure that no barrier—whether it's an unexpected financial shock, a need for specialized academic coaching, or seeking a life-changing internship—stands in the way of their success.
The Student Success Fund exists for the moments no one can predict. Through True Blue, you can provide immediate, responsive support that keeps students focused on their education and firmly on the path to graduation.
Where Your Impact Happens
The Student Success Fund is Colby’s dedicated safety net for students navigating unexpected financial challenges that fall outside the scope of traditional financial aid.
Sometimes life happens: a broken laptop, an emergency medical expense, urgent travel home for a family crisis. These incidental but essential costs can create real disruption for students balancing academic demands and limited resources.
Working in partnership with their Class Deans, students can access timely, modest assistance that ensures these moments remain temporary setbacks and not permanent turning points.
By addressing these unexpected barriers quickly and thoughtfully, the Student Success Fund protects a student’s ability to stay enrolled, stay focused, and continue moving forward.
How Your Gift Shows Up
From emergency financial assistance to critical academic supplies, your gift removes obstacles so students can keep their attention where it belongs: on learning, exploring opportunities, and building their future.
- $25: Can help provide essential supplies or course materials during a financial pinch
- $50: Can contribute to emergency assistance for unexpected living expenses
- $250: Can support urgent travel home during a family emergency
- $1,000: Can help replace a critical technology device like a laptop
- $2,500: Can provide comprehensive support during a significant personal or financial disruption
Proven Success
When we invest in student success, the results are clear:
- 94% of first-year students return for their second year
- 98% of the Class of 2024 were employed or in graduate school within a year of graduation
- 100% of students have access to a dedicated Class Dean to help them navigate their four-year journey
- The Student Success Fund has helped hundreds of students stay on track during times of personal or financial crisis
The difference between struggling and persisting is often small, and timely support can make all the difference.
Every gift to the Student Success Fund strengthens the resilience of our student community and ensures that every Colby student has the stability they need to thrive.
