Since 2020, Last Mile has supported over 14,000 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 45× return in social and economic value over ten years.

This is what happens when the right support meets the right moment.