FAQs

All applications must be received by Sunday, December 14th, 2025 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Yes! Our program is offered at no cost to our Scholars. Your time, energy, and effort are the only commitments required.

Thrive Scholars aims to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and income is a factor that we look at during the selection process. To be eligible to apply to our programs, your total household income should not exceed $125,000 annually, considering both of your parents'/guardians' income (even if they live separately).

No, you do not need to be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply. However, your citizenship status may affect your eligibility for federal and state financial aid. Your college access manager will help you to navigate the aid process during your senior year.

Additionally, your citizenship status may impact future employment opportunities. Some employers can limit hiring based on citizenship if required by law, regulation, executive order, or government contract. Your career coach can help you navigate these questions and others related to your future career opportunities.

No. However, we do provide an annual stipend to support Scholars with costs related to going to college. In addition, our College Access Managers (CAMs) work with Scholars and their families to secure low-loan; and, in many cases, no loan financial aid packages. Our goal is to have you graduate with little to no debt!

No. Students must apply to our program when they are juniors in high school.

The exact date can vary, but admissions decisions are generally released towards mid-March.

During the enrollment process, you will have the opportunity to share your IEP/504 Plan with us. Any request for accommodations will be reviewed and we will accommodate requests that are within our capacity to meet.