Rise is a student-led nonprofit advocating for free college and students' basic needs. Through permanent investments in college student organizing, our mission is to make higher education accessible and affordable for everyone. 

As an organization, we are advocating for the cancellation of student loan debt and free college tuition at community colleges and public universities. We also advocate for ALL HBCUs (private and public) to receive more funding and become more affordable, which is included in our ongoing college affordability efforts. 