Education Beyond Highschool

Don’t Give Up!

Education beyond high school is possible – at any age! We’re here to help you.

Cincy Gives Campaign

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Transforming Lives through Education Support

Education is a powerful path to success. With one-on-one support, The Chatfield Edge helps students overcome challenges to meet their educational goals.

For Students
We prepare students for college, careers and life.

As passionate believers in the power of education, we help first-generation and non-traditional students overcome obstacles that are getting in the way of education beyond high school.

For Donors
You can help make it possible for students to dream big.

Making a gift to The Chatfield Edge is investing in a mission dedicated to providing students with the tools, support, and mentorship they need to meet their educational goals.

How We Support Your Education Journey

The comprehensive support we provide students is divided into four pillars. Together, these pillars provide the resources that make post-secondary education and achieving career goals possible.

Education
Endeavors

Align your strengths and goals with educational opportunities.

Chatfield
Scholars

Explore financial aid options and earn scholarships if needed.

Future
Now

One-on-one mentoring will keep you on track.

Servant
Leaders

Open your heart and discover new depths you didn’t know existed.

Help make it possible for students to dream big

Making a gift to The Chatfield Edge is investing in a mission dedicated to providing students with the tools, support, and mentorship they need to meet their educational goals.

Did You Know?

The benefits of post-secondary education are clear, whether that be a two- or four-year degree, trade school, certificate program, or online courses:

70%

Requiring Higher Education

By 2027, 70 percent of jobs will require education or training beyond high school. U.S. Department of Education

$15,000

More Annual Income with a Degree

Degree holders make an average of $15,000 more per year than non-degree holding peers and were more likely to be full-time employees. Strada Education Foundation

67%

Requiring College Credentials

Within the next decade, nearly two-thirds of the jobs in the U.S. will require some form of college credential. National Governors Association

Upcoming Events

April 12, 2025: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Celebrating Our Scholars Brunch

Ursuline Academy
5535 Pfeiffer Road Cincinnati, OH 45242

Join us as we celebrate this year’s scholars and the mission of The Chatfield Edge. This annual fundraiser, held this year at Ursuline Academy, provides student scholarships and operational support so we can empower individuals to achieve their life goals through the pursuit of education.[…]

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