Getting into college is hard. Getting there, ready, shouldn't be.
Campus Ready Foundation provides one-time grants to first-time college students from low-income households, covering move-in essentials, travel to campus, and early-arrival meals. These are the costs that show up before the first class, the ones financial aid wasn't designed for, and the ones that can shape whether a student feels like they belong the moment they arrive.
Students from the 2026 cohort at the Orientation and Celebration, July 15, 2026.
"A strong beginning, with dignity intact, can change everything."
What we do
Each Campus Ready grant covers three things.
Move-in essentials
Bedding, towels, storage, toiletries, and supplies: the things every student needs on day one, regardless of school or major. Selected for what works, not what looks good on a checklist.
Travel to campus
Transportation for a student and a parent or guardian on move-in day, whether that's across town or across the country. Getting there is part of getting started.
Early-arrival meals
Meal support and a gift card for incidentals in those first days on campus, before dining services open and before a student has found their footing.
2026 cohort
Our first class, in their words.
A compilation of student testimonials from our 2026 cohort.
More student stories
Confidence. Dignity.
A Strong Start.
For students heading to campus this fall. For supporters who want to make that possible.