College Track Adds Grinnell as 24th Partner, Cohort Starts 2028
GRINNELL, Iowa – November 10, 2026 -- Grinnell College will meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for first-generation scholars admitted through a new partnership with College Track, which becomes the nonprofit's 24th college and university partnership. The first cohort enrolls in fall 2028.
College Track makes a 10-year commitment to each scholar, from ninth grade through college graduation. The partnership extends the organization's network across 13 communities nationwide. Scholars come from California, Colorado, Louisiana and the D.C.-Maryland area.
Grinnell commits to full need-based aid up to cost of attendance
Grinnell may admit a cohort of College Track scholars each year, subject to admissibility. It will meet each admitted scholar's demonstrated financial need up to the full cost of attendance, through need-based and merit-based programs.