Although it may not seem like much, $1,500 per student is enough to send them on the pathway to college. This is because need-based grants and tax credits amounting to almost $13,000 annually are enough to make higher education affordable for most students — but many families are unaware of their availability. FUEL’s primary program components — Savings Circles and Matched Savings — work in tandem both to teach families about the aid available to them and motivate them to save toward their higher-education goals.
