Empower Your Education Journey with Gracias

Our Core Mission

GRACIAS, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit that is dedicated to providing mentorship and resources to LatinX high school students and continuing education adults in the metro Atlanta area with the goal of expanding access to higher education in one of Georgia's most underserved communities.

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Common Barriers to Higher Education

Insufficient Funds to Afford Higher Education

Limited Access to College Preparation & Support

Unawareness of College Application Process

Unawareness of Admissions Process & Financial Aid

Extended Duties & Financial Responsibilities

Cultural and Familial Expectations

Imposter Syndrome & First-Generation Experience

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with GRACIAS, Inc.

At GRACIAS, we are committed to elevating metro Atlanta's LatinX community through education empowerment, where guidance and support of high school students in the college application and career development process contribute to self-actualization, community development, and strengthening Georgia's economy and workforce.

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The Atlanta LatinX Community

Growing Population & Early Childhood Education

Metro Atlanta is home to one of the fastest-growing Latino populations in the Southeast. Today, Latino youth make up over 25-30% of Pre-K-12 public school enrollment in several metro area districts, higher than state average.

The College Completion Gap

The College Completion Gap: Only ~30% of Latino adults in Georgia hold an Associate degree or higher, compared to over 45% of white adults. For 4-year Bachelor's degrees, Latino adult attainment sits at roughly 21%.

Systemic Barriers to Completion

Financial Strain & Workforce Demands: High costs combined with household financial needs often force bright young adults to balance full-time work with studies or pause their degree altogether.
First-Generation System Navigation: Complex college financial aid, admissions, and career placement processes can be daunting for first-generation students without direct family guidance.
Tuition & Policy Restrictions: Limited access to in-state tuition equity and state-funded financial aid creates significant financial hurdles for post-secondary success, especially within a mixed-status community.