It’s Time for Your Hard Work to Pay Off
Your classmates have earned thousands on RaiseMe. Now it’s your turn.
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Here's the Deal
![Illustration of a sample student portfolio on RaiseMe, with one course highlighted. The course is
named AP Biology, and is indicated as a Science course taken at Raise High and instructed by a teacher
named Mrs. Johnson.](https://cdn.raise.me/assets/images/static/index/achievements.bc7b0d405d41947ee244.png)
1. Add Achievements
Highlight your hard work inside and outside the classroom.
![Illustration of two sample micro-scholarships on RaiseMe. The first micro-scholarship is a $1000
scholarship for Getting an A in any course, excluding Fine Arts and non-core classes. The second
micro-scholarship is a $1500 scholarship for having a Leadership Role in a Sport.](https://cdn.raise.me/assets/images/static/index/scholarships.bc7b0d405d41947ee244.png)
2. Unlock Scholarships
Keep your portfolio up to date with the latest and greatest—and see your scholarships stack up.
![Illustration of several followed colleges on RaiseMe and associated sample earnings. The first
college is Florida Atlantic University with a $2000 scholarship, at $500 per year. The second
college is Arizona State University with a $9000 scholarship, at $2250 per year. The third college is
Northeastern University with a $16000 scholarship, at $4000 per year.](https://cdn.raise.me/assets/images/static/index/college.bc7b0d405d41947ee244.png)
3. Discover Great Colleges
Find your best-fit college with RaiseMe.
How one high schooler made $80K (without getting a job)
Abby Saxastar raised $80,000 on [RaiseMe], which will fully cover her tuition at Stetson University, a private college in central Florida. "I've always been very successful in school and I've also done a lot of volunteer work," said Saxastar. "But I still had to figure out how to pay for college."
Got an A in Algebra? That's Worth $120
By highlighting and rewarding certain academic and extracurricular activities, [RaiseMe] helps level the college playing — and paying — field for low-income students who may not receive the same kind of parental advice at home as their higher-income peers.
Startup Lets High Schoolers Earn Scholarships By Caring For Family Members
With its new "family assistance scholarships," [RaiseMe] is hoping to enable a growing movement among selective colleges to recognize contributions by low-income students — those who are often shut out of the traditional college admissions horserace because of family obligations and limited opportunities.