Together, We CAN Meet the Moment

For 20 years, SoCal CAN has worked to expand college access, affordability, and completion for low-income, first-generation, and underserved students across Southern California. Celebrate this milestone with us and commit to another decade of delivering for student success.

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Our Mission

Since 2005, the Southern California College Attainment Network (SoCal CAN)’s has worked to increase the rate at which underrepresented students access and complete a post-secondary education. 

Our Approach

SoCal CAN holds the shared belief that no single program, organization, or institution alone can solve the educational inequities that exist in our communities. Collective action is necessary to achieve large-scale change. In every aspect of our work, we create opportunities for our members to lead, collaborate, and advocate. Since 2005, we’ve pursued our mission by:

Our Impact

The Southern California College Attainment Network (SoCal CAN)’s mission is to increase the rate at which underrepresented students access and complete post-secondary education.

CBO staff supported with training, resources & professional development opportunities

students and families served across Southern California

current member organizations that collectively advance our network mission

campaigns, initiatives, and programs launched to bridge gaps in student services

state bills supported, including 6 sponsored by our network

in state investments secured for student financial aid, basic needs, and support programs

Shape College Attainment in SoCal, Power the Future of Our Entire State

Join the hundreds of advocates in Southern California that are crafting a better future for college attainment. Your support helps our network ensure that hundreds of thousands of underserved students and their families prosper and uplift everyone in our state. Support below or inquire about memberships here.

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