What is College Boarding Pass?
College Boarding Pass Inc. (CBP) is a charitable, educational, public benefit organization incorporated in the State of New York with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
CBP is a volunteer-based organization, funded entirely by generous public support.
CBP provides outreach and travel scholarships
for low-income and traditionally underserved youth to visit and interview at local, regional, and national institutions of higher education, thereby allowing college ready students to demonstrate interest to those schools, and to learn if they are a good fit.
College Boarding Pass was founded by Nina Kellner,
a college student from Long Island, New York. Nina believes…
“It simply isn’t fair that many students can easily drive out-of-state or fly across the country to explore college opportunities of their choosing, while other academically strong kids don’t have access to a car to visit schools in their local area, let alone afford a plane ticket to travel hundreds of miles.”
Here’s How it Works
College Boarding Pass Collects Donor Gifts
Our Partners Help us Vet and Select Grant Recipients
Students Receive Funding and Travel Support
Our Mission
We provide resources to students who have demonstrated high academic achievement and wish to visit college campuses for enrollment opportunities but lack the funds to travel and stay overnight.
Our Vision
College Boarding Pass envisions a day when all academically qualified students from low-income backgrounds will have equal opportunity and access to higher education.
Our Values
We value honesty, integrity, transparency, equity, diversity, inclusion, and will conduct our activities in keeping with the highest legal, moral, and ethical standards.
CBP Scholarship Recipient Visits Cornell University
Chance was dying to see Cornell University and Ithaca College. Through online research and discussion with reps at college fairs, Chance determined that these were two of the best-fit colleges for him. All he needed was to see the colleges in person, but money was the obstacle. This year, the Chess in Schools College Bound Program partnered with College Boarding Pass to offer a travel scholarship to one deserving senior. Chance delivered a stellar application and his visit to Ithaca and Cornell became a reality.
“My visits to Cornell University and Ithaca College were amazing! The environment emanates a studious, relaxing space, which is where I’d thrive best. I am grateful to CIS College Bound and College Boarding Pass for making this trip possible!”
Adapted from College Boarding Pass Partner, Chess in Schools.
Students
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Donors
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Partners
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