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woodward hines education foundation 0 skip to content who we serve get2college first generation students adult learners rural learners military connected learners justice impacted learners grantmaking grantmaking active grants our grant process research learning policy systems change about about whef board staff careers ascent to 55 our founders mississippi historical timeline news contact us open menu close menu who we serve get2college first generation students adult learners rural learners military connected learners justice impacted learners grantmaking grantmaking active grants our grant process research learning policy systems change about about whef board staff careers ascent to 55 our founders mississippi historical timeline news contact us open menu close menu folder who we serve back get2college first generation students adult learners rural learners military connected learners justice impacted learners folder grantmaking back grantmaking active grants our grant process research learning policy systems change folder about back about whef board staff careers ascent to 55 our founders mississippi historical timeline news contact us moving mississippi forward we connect people data funding and ideas to remove barriers expand opportunity and make postsecondary education more accessible and completion more achievable building a stronger future for mississippi s people and economy about woodward hines georgetown center on education and the workforce our approach to postsecondary success to move mississippi forward more students need to move forward that s why we take a deliberate approach that is rooted in three key pillars equitable access data informed decision making and building systems that work better for everyone research learning we connect data with lived experience to drive decisions that make a difference from funding applied research to sharing actionable findings we work to inform practice shape policy and strengthen outcomes research learning policy systems change we don t just invest in programs we change the systems behind them our work aligns institutions policies and partners to better support learners and the workforce mississippi needs policy systems equitable access we focus on removing barriers and closing gaps especially for students who face the greatest obstacles to opportunity equity is embedded in every grant every program and every partnership we pursue news updates funding opportunities grantmaking is a part of how we fuel change across mississippi through targeted strategic investments our grants support a wide range of work from campus level innovations that improve advising and reduce barriers to policy initiatives and community based programs grantmaking lumina foundation creating opportunity for every mississippian mississippi s future depends on all students having the chance to succeed whether students are the first in their family to attend college returning later in life or navigating unique challenges we meet them where they are and help move them forward get2college mississippi s most impactful college access program get2college provides free personalized support to students and families navigating the complex steps to higher education from act prep and fafsa help to admissions counseling and college planning the program is designed to break down barriers and boost enrollment get2college first generation students being the first in your family to attend college is a powerful milestone and a complex journey we invest in programs and services that offer guidance mentorship and resources to help first generation students succeed at every stage first generation students military connected learners veterans active duty service members and their families deserve clear flexible pathways to education and career advancement we fund and support programs designed to meet their unique needs and honor their commitment military connected learners adult learners flexible strategies and targeted outreach to reengage working adults and help them complete a credential adult learners rural learners geography shouldn t limit opportunity that s why we focus on reaching students in rural communities across mississippi with the tools support and access they need to pursue and complete a postsecondary credential rural learners justice impacted learners we believe in second chances and the transformative power of education through initiatives like the mississippi consortium for higher education in prison we help justice impacted learners gain the tools they need to rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities justice impacted learners we define college as any education or training beyond high school that leads to financial stability including two year community college degrees four year bachelor s degrees and career and technical education certificates the definition of college a shared goal a smarter future mississippi s ascent to 55 initiative is a bold statewide effort to increase the percentage of working age adults with a postsecondary credential to 55 by 2030 and 60 by 2035 whef supports this goal through leadership funding and policy alignment explore the initiative learn more about whef s support lumina foundation grantmaking with purpose every grant we make is a strategic investment in mississippi s future through targeted funding we support programs institutions and initiatives that expand access to education improve student outcomes and strengthen the systems that shape postsecondary success ultimately helping more mississippians secure living wage work and long term economic mobility our grantmaking is grounded in evidence guided by data and focused on lasting impact for students communities and the state our grants program our grants process active grants news updates see what s happening across our programs and partnerships from new research and grant announcements to policy progress and student success stories all news featured woodward hines education foundation recaps key outcomes from the 2026 legislative session read more woodward hines education foundation welcomes new team members read more mchep awarded 1 million grant read more 2616 lakeward drive jackson ms 39216 601 321 5555 contact us about woodward hines get2college ascent to 55 mheac grantmaking our grant process policy systems change research learning news