Impact That Lasts.
We Make Their Last Mile Their Launchpad
Proven. Powerful. Scalable.
Since 2020, Last Mile has supported over 13,000 aspiring technologists with timely, flexible awards averaging under $3,000 per student.
And for many, that modest investment changed everything. Thirty percent of students say Last Mile was either the decisive factor or a significant force in degree completion. Today, we confirm an 80% graduation rate—nearly three times the national average for similarly resourced peers.
But the story doesn’t end at commencement. Graduates move into high-demand STEM careers—designing, building, securing, and powering the technologies that shape our economy. Independent analysis shows every dollar invested in Last Mile generates an extraordinary 246× return in social and economic value over ten years.
This is what happens when the right support meets the right moment.
2025 Annual Impact Report
Abundance in action: degrees completed, careers launched, futures expanded.
2020-2024 Impact Report
From graduation rates to social return on investment, our five year Impact Report highlights how Last Mile transforms small awards into life-changing outcomes that show what’s possible when we invest in students at the critical last mile.
I was in my last semester and my financial aid was exhausted. Last Mile was the determining factor — without them, I would have had to postpone graduation because I was unable to afford my tuition. 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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