Impact That Lasts.
We Make Their Last Mile Their Launchpad
Proven. Powerful. Scalable.
Since 2020, Last Mile has supported more than 13,000 aspiring technologists with timely, flexible awards averaging under $3,000 per student.
That investment is decisive. 22% of Last Mile survey respondents report Last Mile was the factor that made graduation possible, with an additional 29% saying it it had a significant impact on their ability to finish their degree. Overall, we can confirm graduation for 74% of our students, nearly three times the national average for peers from the lowest income quartile.
The impact doesn’t stop at graduation—graduates launch into high-demand STEM careers, fueling innovation, equity, and economic growth.
Independent analysis shows every dollar invested in Last Mile generates an extraordinary 246× return in social and economic value over ten years.
At scale, this model doesn’t just change individual lives—it strengthens the nation’s workforce, expands opportunity, and proves that the right support at the right time unlocks boundless potential.
From graduation rates to social return on investment, our latest five year Impact Report highlights how Last Mile is transforming small awards into life-changing outcomes.
Download our report to explore the data, stories, and results that show what’s possible when we invest in students at the critical last mile.
Impact Report
I was in my last semester and my financial aid was exhausted. I didn’t know how I would be able to pay for my last semester. Last Mile was the determining factor. Without Last Mile I would have had to postpone graduation because I was unable to afford my tuition. I would tell them to apply now! Last Mile was a huge help to me, and I am so grateful that I received their funding to be able to graduate.
Lakia M., Howard Community College | Class of 2023
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