Get where you need to go—so you can finish what you started.
The Transportation Access Fund provides fast, flexible financial support to help you stay on track when transportation becomes a barrier.
Last Mile Education Fund, in partnership with Ford Philanthropy, Uber, and Rocket Community Fund, has created a nationwide safety net to keep students on the road to graduation.
Qualified students are eligible for funding to support their educational progress and help overcome unexpected transportation-related obstacles.
First, know this
This funding is a gift — not a loan or scholarship.
You do not pay it back
No tax burden
Does not reduce your financial aid
No GPA requirement
If approved, the money is yours to remove a barrier and keep moving forward.
Programs that qualify
Computer Science & IT
Data Science
Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Cognitive & Behavioral Science
Cybersecurity
Physics
Skilled Trades
Are a student residing in the United States who:
Meets Last Mile’s standard eligibility criteria listed on the Apply page.
Are currently pursuing an industry credential, undergraduate, or masters degree at an accredited two- or four-year higher education institution or private training provider in the U.S.
Are experiencing a transportation related financial need, such as car repairs, gas, public transit passes, rideshare costs, or short-term transportation needs tied to school or work.
Application Requirements
An official or unofficial transcript showing your name, institution, and including major/minor areas of study.
A financial aid award letter showing your name, or other documentation demonstrating evidence of financial need.
A LinkedIn profile with a photo.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Apply if you
The Transportation Access Fund is made possible by the following donors:
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