Northwest Education Access

Northwest Education Access (Formerly Seattle Education Access) is an organization that firmly believes in the fundamental right to education. Since 2002, they have been dedicated to providing comprehensive support to low-income individuals aged 16-29, assisting them in crafting their unique path to higher education and beyond. Their services encompass personalized guidance, connection to essential resources, and financial aid, specializing in assisting those with significant barriers to higher education, such as unstable housing, immigration status, parenthood, or lacking a high school diploma. Northwest Education Access's initiatives include offering personal attention, mentorship, technical guidance, and moral support, along with empowering individuals to find their voice as they pursue higher education. They also advocate for the needs of low-income young people and provide financial resources to help them access higher education, acknowledging and addressing their basic needs while in school. The organization primarily serves individuals with various difficult backgrounds, including homelessness, immigration, foster care, or single parenthood, all sharing a common motivation to complete their education despite inadequate resources. For further insights, NW Education Access's latest annual report can be accessed at www.nweducationaccess.org.