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Supporting HBCU Students
with the JJ College GAP Fund We need your support.

Average Tuition Barrier

The average tuition-related barrier for an HBCU senior is about $750, enough to prevent many from graduating and accessing competitive job opportunities.

Key Issue : Tuition Barrier

$750

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THE CHALLENGE

  • 107 HBCUs enroll approximately 228,000 students annually.
  • These institutions constitute just 3% of the nation's colleges & universities, yet they enroll 10% of all African American students and produce 20% of all African American graduates.
  • Despite their substantial contributions, HBCUs struggle with low graduation rates, primarily due to financial constraints.

OUR SOLUTION: THE JJ COLLEGE GAP FUND

  • Born out of a desire to remove this financial barrier, we've committed $2M over ten years, in collaboration with Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
  • The program currently spans 30 of the 107 HBCUs, providing financial gifts—not scholarships—ranging from $250 to $2000 to eligible graduating seniors based on need.

Since 2019, our GAP Fund has facilitated the graduation of over 1,300 HBCU students. In this year alone, we've invested $239,000 in 258 graduates across 8 schools.

How Your Contribution Makes a Difference

Institution Impact:
Increase in graduation rates at participating HBCUs

Student Impact:
Removal of financial barriers enabling graduation

Community Impact: 
Enhanced economic stability and growth through increased access to education

In Their Words

Contact Us

Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc
1930 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

Phone: 202-232-5290
Fax: 202-232-1747

About Us

We are the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc, the oldest African American-led nonprofit organization in the U.S. and the philanthropic arm of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Our focus is on addressing issues affecting African American children and families through investing in programs that provide quality education, healthcare, and a safe environment. Our mission is to create a strong foundation for children's long-term growth. We are dedicated to transforming African American communities, one child at a time.

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