March Magic
Fund-A-Service 2026
Each year, with the generous support of our partners, we are able to double the impact of our individual donors through a donation matching campaign.
In March, your giving magically DOUBLED
with the help of our matching partners!
In March, thanks to our generous matching partners, your important gift was magically doubled! With a goal of $220,000, every dollar that was donated goes twice as far toward helping students in South Hampton Roads and Northampton County achieve their college dreams.
Thanks to YOU and our matching partners, we exceeded our goal, receiving $224,429 in support during March!
Your gift fuels college tours, expert advising, scholarships, and even helps cover those sneaky expenses like housing deposits, SAT/ACT fees, and application costs—all the little things that make a big difference.
Help students dream bigger, go further, and create a brighter future for us all!
Your support is MAGIC!
Pick your
Passion
During the 2026 March Magic Campaign, you have the exciting opportunity to double your investment in education, giving you the power to help Access provide vital educational services and scholarship support to thousands of South Hampton Roads and Northampton County students.
College Tours for Students
One Student=$76
Ten Students=$760
Twenty-Five Students=$1,900
College Housing
One Student=$350
Ten Students=$3,500
Twenty-Five Students=$8,750
Advising Services for Seniors
4+ Hours Per Student
One Student=$250
Ten Students=$2,500
Twenty-Five Students=$6,250
SAT/ACT
Testing Fees
One Student=$69
Ten Students=$690
Twenty-Five Students=$1,725
College Application Fees
College Application
Fees for One Student
One Student=$50
Ten Students=$500
Twenty-Five Students=$1,250
Four College Applications
Fees for One Student
One Student=$200
Ten Students=$2,000
Twenty-Five Students=$5,000
“Last-Dollar” Scholarships
One Access “Last-Dollar” Scholarship
One Student=$6,000
Ten Students=$60,000
Twenty-Five Students=$150,000
One Year of an Access
“Last-Dollar” Scholarship
One Student=$1,500
Ten Students=$15,000
Twenty-Five Students=$37,500
One Semester of an Access
“Last-Dollar” Scholarship
One Student=$750
Ten Students=$7,500
Twenty-Five Students=$18,750
General Scholarship Support
A gift for general support
in any amount will be matched!
Students say it best
Our March Magic 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!
Seluani Navarrete-Perez
First Colonial High School
First Colonial High School“My name is Seluani Navarrete-Perez, and I am a senior double majoring in criminal justice and Hispanic studies/Spanish at Virginia Wesleyan University. While attending First Colonial High School, Mrs. Hoggard was my advisor, and to have her now as my college advisor is a blessing. She has helped me so much with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), scholarships, checking in on me, and cheering me on through my growth. I love to volunteer for Access because it is incredible seeing the impact the organization has. I would not be where I am today without the support of Access and the College Career and Success team.”
High School Advisor, Charlene Hoggard
Jada Gail
Landstown High School
Landstown High School“My name is Jada Gail, and I am a graduate of ECPI University’s Culinary Institute of Virginia, where I completed my associate’s degree in just 15 months. When I attended Landstown High School, my Access Advisor, Ms. Hechtkopf, guided me through the college preparation process, helping me with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion, applications, and scholarship searches. Access also awarded me the ‘Beating the Odds Scholarship,’ an honor that provided me with both encouragement and tangible support.”
High School Advisor, Jenny Hechtkopf
Mackenzie Bailey
Booker T. Washington High School
Booker T. Washington High School“My name is Mackenzie Bailey, and I am a freshman double majoring in Forensic Chemistry and Criminal Justice at Radford University. While attending Booker T. Washington High School, my Access Advisor, Ms. White, helped me become a great a student, a great individual, and helped me know what I want to do in life and college. Ms. White told me that I should never be scared; she encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone and always try new things no matter what.”
High School Advisor, Jacqueline Whitehead
Breshauna Munden
Maury High School
Maury High School“My name is Breshauna Munden, and I am attending Christopher Newport University while majoring in Chemistry and triple minoring in Psychology, Forensic Science, and Leadership. When I attended Maury High School, my Access Advisor, Mr. Blount, was my biggest supporter. I would come to his office and ask questions about FAFSA because it was confusing, and I had to file as Independent. He made sure I turned in all my scholarship essays and applications. His constant reminders helped me a lot and motivated me to get my scholarship applications submitted so I could attend college.”
High School Advisor, Darius Blount
Courtney Smaw
Northampton High School
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Northampton High School“My name is Courtney Smaw and I’m currently a freshman studying biology at Norfolk State University. While I attended Northampton High School, my Access Advisor, Miss Allen, pushed me to get that scholarship information in. That was the number one factor in my success!”
High School Advisor, Devin Allen
Xavier Wallace
King’s Fork High School
King’s Fork High School“My name is Xavier Wallace. I’m a senior at King’s Fork High School. This wonderful woman next to me is Mrs. Adrienne Miller. She’s the Access College Foundation counselor/representative for King’s Fork. Throughout my experience with her, I will say that she is the truth!! Her help has been beneficial to my college journey. As I prepare for the next step in my life, I want to give thanks to her because I wouldn’t be where I am with the college process without her. Thank you!!!!”
High School Advisor, Adrienne Miller
Mia Colontuono
Nanesemond High School
Nanesemond High School“I am Mia Colontuono. I am a senior at Nansemond River High School. I have had wonderful guidance from my Access advisor Mrs. Howton. She has been one of the most patient people I have ever met with helping me apply to college. She took me through it step by step and pushed me to apply to different colleges. I never saw college in my future until Mrs. Howton came to my English class and told us all about Access and all the benefits that come with it such as scholarships and how it is a free service. I have applied to many colleges and I am so excited to see what is next. Honestly, I could not have done this without the help of Mrs. Howton.”
High School Advisor, Tina Howton
Keara Covita
Kempsville High School
Kempsville High School“Hi, my name is Keara Covita, I go to Kempsville high school in Virginia Beach, and I’ve been using Access College Foundation throughout my high school years. Access has definitely helped me with the college application process and opening me up to frequent scholarship opportunities. I use Access as a resource when I need help with college stuff. Without Access, I would’ve been so lost my junior and senior year. If you had asked me what the SAT or ACT was, I would have not known what those were. Access College Foundation has given me knowledge that I will use throughout my college days. I definitely wouldn’t be where I am without Access College Foundation.” @iam.keara
High School Advisor, James Coaxum
Ka’Mya Norfleet
Churchland High School
Churchland High School“My name is Ka’Mya Norfleet and I am a high school senior at Churchland High School in Portsmouth, VA. I have been a part of Access College Foundation since I was in the 9th grade, and it has been a major help! Because of Mrs. Foster and Access College Foundation, I was able to take the PSAT and the SAT twice for free, applied to over 20 colleges without having to pay a fee, she has provided me and thousands of other students with available scholarships and grants, and is also responsible for helping me receive a $2,000 scholarship! I have already gotten accepted into 20 schools including my dream school, Clark Atlanta University. I am so grateful for Mrs. Foster and Access College Foundation, they have played a big part in my success in high school!”
High School Advisor, Shawn Foster
Demauri Chambliss
Lakeland High School
Lakeland High School“My name is Demauri Chambliss and I’m a senior at Lakeland High School. I want to thank LeAnne Cash (Cash Money) and Access College Foundation for being such a big help this year. Mrs. Cash has helped me with college applications as well as my FAFSA. She helped me get accepted to six colleges including three of my top choices. As she continues to help me with scholarship opportunities. Thank you, Access College Foundation, for all of your support!”
High School Advisor, LeAnne Cash
2026 Matching Partners
Thank you to our generous 2026 Fund-A-Service Matching Partners! This would not be possible without their generous support.
For more information
Please contact Suzanne Savage, Vice President for Development
by email at ssavage@accesscollege.org or by phone at 757.962.6113.