About CGF

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WHO WE ARE

The College Gurl Foundation’s (CGF) is a non-profit 501c3 organization based in Washington, D.C. that is provides minority underserved students from the Washington Metropolitan area the tools they need for their toolbox for success! Our program represents the dreams and desires of underserved minority students and allow them to see life beyond their zip code. CGF supports students aspirations and provide a roadmap to SUCCESS!

CGF is a life-changing program that is creating social change and breaking generational cycles.

OUR HISTORY

In 2017, The College Gurl Foundation (CGF) was founded by Jessica Brown to expose underserved minority students within the Washington Metropolitan area to college, careers, mentoring opportunities, and scholarships. For the past six years, CGF has been vital as we provide a pipeline from high school to student's future endeavors. Since inception, we have maintained a 100% graduation rate, 90% enrollment into college, and awarded over $100,000 in scholarships!

Many of our students are from underserved communities where their socioeconomic status impact educational outcomes and professional success. However, CGF students have beaten tremendous odds to not only graduate high school yet enroll into a post-secondary education and secure professional careers. Therefore, we provide a stimulating environment that minority students are missing. By offering life-changing experiences and exposure, we allow youth to discover themselves because we help students understand their options and validate their dreams.

In the Washington Metropolitan area, there is no program like CGF as we ensue our students don’t just survive, yet THRIVE! In truth and service, we are creating the next future leaders of tomorrow that will create solutions to the world’s challenges.

Jessica Brown

President, College Gurl Foundation

Jessica L. Brown is a nationally recognized financial aid expert. As Founder of College Gurl, President of The College Gurl Foundation, Author of How to Pay for College When You’re Broke and the children’s book College Girl’s First College Tour, Jessica educates students and families on how to make the best-informed decisions around financing a college education. Named the Financial Aid Fairy Godmother, her mission is to ensure students have access to an affordable and quality education. Additionally, she mentors and exposes Washington Metropolitan area high school students to college through her nonprofit, The College Gurl Foundation.

Jessica speaks all over the U.S. at a host of schools, universities, organizations, and news networks. Additionally, AT&T, Dark & Lovely, DC Government, Truist, The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation and many more have sponsored her efforts. She has recently been featured on Good Morning America, MSNBC, The Tamron Hall Show, BET News, FOX Business Network, Essence Magazine, and several other news outlets. Also, she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc and 2023 Regional Finalist for the White House Fellowship.

Her philanthropic efforts have awarded her the 2022 Loudmouth Award from Al Sharpton, 2020 Mayor Bowser DC HOPE Award, 2020 HBCU Buzz Top 30 Under 30, 2020 WHUR 96.3 McDonalds DMV Black Excellence Award, 2019 Outstanding Community Service Award of Excellence from Odyssey International, 2018 Dreamer Award from Dream4It Foundation, and 2018 Power of She Award from Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc..