WHY AISS NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT
Each AISS scholar receives an annual stipend of $500–$800 to help offset essential pre-college expenses such as college application fees, SAT registration, and other academic costs. This financial support plays a key role in reducing barriers—but it comes with a deep commitment from our students.
AISS scholars engage in a rigorous, year-round program that includes 44 seminars in their junior year and 46 in their senior year. These sessions span tutoring, hands-on STEM projects, and educational study trips—all designed to prepare students academically, socially, and professionally for college and beyond.
While the $800 stipend helps lighten the financial burden, it covers only a small portion of the actual cost required to fully prepare a student for success. In addition to stipends, AISS provides each student with a custom program jacket in their junior year, along with a laptop and key reference books in their senior year. These are not just supplies—they’re tools that level the playing field.
This is why we need your support. Every contribution helps us bridge the gap between potential and opportunity. Your generosity directly impacts students who are ready to work hard, dream big, and change the world—but who need access to resources and mentorship to make that possible.
With 99% of our alumni graduating from college, the outcomes are clear.
Your support fuels high-impact mentoring, academic enrichment, and career exploration that transform lives and uplift our entire community.
Below, our current cohort shares in their own words how AISS has impacted their journeys—and why your support makes all the difference.
Ways to Donate
Your Donation Changes Their Future
The goal of the Achievement Institute’s College to Career Readiness STEM Program is to empower low-income, underrepresented students in Santa Ana by providing a clear pathway from college to meaningful careers in STEM. By equipping scholars with the skills, resources, and support they need to succeed, the program aims to help students achieve gainful employment and break the cycle of poverty within their families.
Mail Checks to:
P.O. Box 11744
Santa Ana, CA 92711
Volunteer Opportunities
Help Supplement our scholars' education & training
The Achievement Institute welcomes volunteers and deeply values the expertise and passion they bring to our organization and scholars. By connecting students with professionals from diverse industries, we aim to enrich their personal, academic, and career development through real-world insights and mentorship.
Volunteers play a vital role in our program by serving as guest speakers, workshop facilitators, mentors, and tutors. Opportunities include leading sessions on essential life and career skills such as Business Etiquette, Networking, Public Speaking, Leadership and Teamwork, Financial Literacy, and Budgeting. Your involvement helps our scholars gain the confidence, knowledge, and tools they need to thrive in college and beyond.
Whether you're looking to give back, inspire the next generation, or share your expertise, we invite you to join us in shaping a brighter future for our students.