Meeting The Moment
The Evidence Behind The Difference
Through rigorous analysis, transparent reporting, and longitudinal research, we track what happens when talented students receive the support they need to persist, graduate, and launch meaningful careers.
Our reports examine student success, economic mobility, workforce outcomes, and the return on investing in near-completion students — offering evidence for funders, employers, policymakers, and educators seeking scalable solutions to strengthen the nation's talent pipeline.
Behind every data point is a student whose future changed course.
2025 Annual Impact Report
Abundance in action: degrees completed, careers launched, futures expanded.
Because of Last Mile, I don’t have to choose between survival and success. Last Mile didn’t just help me stay in school—they helped me stay in purpose. For that, I am deeply grateful.
Dee S., Western Governors University, Class of 2027
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
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
2026 Last Mile SROI Report
Dive into the data behind Last Mile’s model. Our Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis quantifies how targeted, rapid-response funding for near-completion STEM students translates into measurable gains in degree attainment, workforce entry, and lifetime earnings.
The report includes a complete technical report with the formal economic model, data sources, salary benchmarking methodology, and a structured limitations analysis.
A New Evidence Base for Degree Completion & Workforce Entry
Our latest research makes one point unmistakable: attrition at the point of graduation is not academic—it is financial.
When students nearing completion have access to timely, flexible financial support, graduation becomes predictable—and workforce entry follows.
Together, these findings reframe degree completion as a solvable condition, with direct implications for higher education and the future workforce.
We know lasting change is never built alone. That’s why we forge powerful partnerships—with universities, faculty, researchers, and sector leaders—to amplify our impact and accelerate solutions. Collaboration isn’t just part of our mission; it’s the force that makes it possible. Together, we transform data into action, and potential into progress.
Our research reports:
Change is a Team Effort
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Champion Degrees, Not Detours
The return on investment is both extraordinary and immediate.