Higher Heights seeks to change the lives of under-represented college bound students to EMPOWER, ENCOURAGE, and EQUIP them to obtain a post-secondary education.

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*Free!! ACT Online Test Prep - register

*Common App Webinar for Parents- **December 11th- register

*FAFSA Day Connecticut- register

*2020 East Coast College Tour- register

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New College Access Partner Report

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GET TO KNOW US

At, HHYEP we make sure that students who want to go to college receive the resources and supports to enroll and graduate from college.  We achieve our goals through Empowering, Equipping and Encouraging our families.

Without Higher Heights, as a parent, I don't know where we would be.  The program helped us so much through the financial aid process.  Thank you!"

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You guys opened my eyes... Now I know the requirements for college and how to get in!"

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Two Organizations one purpose

Higher Heights consists of two organizations focused on college access within the State of Connecticut, Higher Heights a direct service organization and the Connecticut College Access & Advising Network that supports school districts and state partnerships

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Go to CCAN Website

Primary Programs

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​College Access Program
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​Summer College Access Bootcamp
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2020 East Coast College Tour
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​Become a College Advisor
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Information Technology Certification Program
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Young Legends Leadership Ball
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Our Results

Higher Heights YEP, Inc. has been successfully working with low-income, minority, first-generational students, parent and community partners for over 15 years. We have the knowledge, experience and best practices needed to work effectively with students and their families. Our staff and volunteers bring expertise from the corporate, non-profit and education fields. We have forged several strategic relationships with schools, colleges, universities, and businesses that allow us to connect our students to leadership, college, and career-related opportunities.


Our Higher Heights Alumni are achieving great results in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and education. 

100%
​HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

$10
Million in Scholarships

73%
​College Persistence

95% COLLEGE ATTENDANCE

Over 2,500 students serviced

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