Fund-A-Service 2022

Fund-A-Service

We Exceeded Our Goal In 2022...

Throughout March of 2022, ACCESS supporters picked their passion and participated in our Fund-A-Service Campaign. Collectively, our donors helped us exceed our goal of $90,000 by contributing $96,275! Our generous matching partners, Birdsong Peanuts, Checkered Flag, Dragas Companies, PRA Group, and TowneBank matched these funds to create double the impact on local students! These funds will help to provide local students with advising services, SAT/ACT fee payments, college tours, college housing deposits, college application fee payments, and scholarships.

Thank you to our partners and everyone who donated to help support this special campaign! We couldn't have done it without every one of you.

Pick Your

During the 2022 Fund-A-Service Campaign. Donors had the exciting opportunity to double their investment in education, empowering them to help ACCESS provide vital educational services and scholarship support to thousands of Hampton Roads students.


COLLEGE TOURS
One Student=$20
Ten Students=$200

Twenty-Five Students=$500


COLLEGE HOUSING DEPOSIT
One Student=$350
Ten
Students=$3,500
Twenty-Five Students=$8,750


4+ HOURS PER STUDENT
One Student=$250
Ten
Students=$2,500
Twenty-Five Students=$6,250


SAT/ACT FEE PAYMENT
One Student=$50
Ten
Students=$500
Twenty-Five Students=$1,250


ONE COLLEGE APPLICATION FEE
One Student=$50
Ten
Students=$500
Twenty-Five Students=$1,250

FOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION FEES FOR ONE STUDENT
One
Student=$200
Ten Students=$2,000
Twenty-Five Students=$5,000


ONE ACCESS “LAST-DOLLAR”
SCHOLARSHIP
One Student=$5,000
Ten Students=$50,000
Twenty-Five
Students=$125,000

ONE YEAR OF AN ACCESS
“LAST-DOLLAR” SCHOLARSHIP
One Student=$1,250
Ten
Students=$12,500
Twenty-Five Students=$31,250

ONE SEMESTER OF AN ACCESS
“LAST-DOLLAR” SCHOLARSHIP
One Student=$625
Ten
Students=$6,250
Twenty-Five Students=$15,625

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
A gift for general support
in any amount will be matched!

Student Testimonials

Our Fund-A-Service Campaign is an annual opportunity for our generous donors and partners to directly impact the lives of students in our community. From college tours to application fees to scholarships, your donations provide much-needed services to assist our students in the entire college entrance process. Every gift we receive supports our students in helping them overcome the financial burdens associated with this huge educational milestone. See how these services have impacted our current and former students!

Xia Parkes GRASSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | CLASS OF 2022
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Cielo Sotelo Parades

Deep Creek High School Class of 2019

I am currently a junior studying mechanical engineering at Old Dominion University. In High School, I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Hall. He understood that I came from a family of immigrants and he guided me toward every scholarship and every financial aid opportunity that I was eligible for. He also got all my testing fees waived. Without this help, I may not have been able to apply to any colleges or universities and pursue my degree.

High School Advisor, Mr. Gabriel Hall
Deep Creek High School 

 

Chavito Allen

Chavito Allen

Kempsville High School Class of 2022

ACCESS has helped me in a myriad of ways. My advisor, Mr. Altman, has helped my family and I understand the FAFSA and the forms needed to complete it and submit, helped me determine exactly which colleges match my character and my dreams and aspirations in life, and had the fees waived for half of my applications, therefore increasing my opportunities after high school.

High School Advisor, Dylan Altman
Kempsville High School

Sandra Mason

Sandra Mason

Indian River High School   |   Class of 2022

My ACCESS Advisor, Ms. Sackey, is the reason I’m going to college. She has helped me register for my SATs, complete my FAFSA, apply on the Common App, and she’s also helped me with my resumes and helped me apply for scholarships that will help me afford college. 

High School Advisor, Natasha Sackey
Indian River High School

 

Destiny Carrington

Destiny Carrington

Northampton High School   |   Class of 2022

I am so thankful for the ACCESS College Foundation. ACCESS has helped me fill out my financial aid form and provided me with SAT and college application fee waivers. It all started when I was in middle school and I won a $100 scholarship from attending an ACCESS Family Night event. I just want to thank the ACCESS College Foundation and my ACCESS Advisor, Ms. Allen. Thank you!

High School Advisor, Devin Allen
Northampton High School

 

Jaden Smith

Jaden Smith

Churchland High School  |  Class of 2022

My High School advisor, Mrs. Foster, has worked with me to make sure that I've completed my FAFSA, SAT/ACT signups, and college applications on time and correctly. While doing this, she was also helping me troubleshoot any issue that I encountered. My ACCESS advisor was the only reason that I was able to actually understand and pursue the transition from high school to college. I appreciate all of the doors that they've opened for me!

School Advisor, Mrs. Shawn Foster
Churchland High

School Advisor, Mrs. Jessica McClenney
Churchland Middle

Joslyn Haeselin

Joslyn Haeselin

TALLWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | CLASS OF 2022

Applying for colleges was such a big moment for me, but I was not sure how to complete my FASFA application and other necessary forms. I am also an independent student, which created many extra obstacles. During these times, Mrs. Gastler was always there. She explained things to me, reached out to the universities, worked with my school counselor, reviewed my applications with me, and was extremely kind and supportive. I am extremely appreciative of this experience and will never forget how much I enjoyed my college application process thanks to Mrs. Gastler and ACCESS. Thank you!

High School Advisor, Sara Gastler
Tallwood High School

FAMILY OF SUPPORTERS

Our corporate sponsors share our passion for college advancement! They matched all donations during the month of March to effectively DOUBLE our supporters’ investment. Thank you to our corporate sponsors Birdsong Peanuts, Checkered Flag, Dragas Companies, PRA Group, and TowneBank.

MATCHING COMPANIES

Thank you to our generous Fund-A-Service Matching Partners:

For more information:

Please contact Dionne Scott, Vice President for Development
by email at dscott@accesscollege.orgor by phone at 757.675.3999.