Opportunity Fund
Investing in Futures Together
The Opportunity Fund was established to help cover the hidden costs of college would otherwise prevent Green Dot alumni from attending and/or staying enrolled in four-year university.
This flexible grant supports the unexpected but important costs needed for college success from technology to transportation, dorm supplies, and more.
Supporting Students Beyond Graduation
Since 2000, Green Dot Public Schools has been committed to opening doors of opportunity for students from historically underserved communities. Our mission doesn’t end at high school graduation — it continues as we help alumni succeed in college, leadership, and life!
Why the Opportunity Fund Matters
For many low-income students, financial aid still leaves hidden costs uncovered, costs that can make or break their ability to attend or remain enrolled at a four-year university.
The Opportunity Fund, founded in 2019 by Alexis Rappaport and Mike Royce, was created to bridge that gap.
Since then, the Opportunity Fund has:
- Awarded nearly $600,000 in grants, covering the “hidden costs of college” that scholarships often don’t — like application fees, laptops, dorm supplies, and transportation
- Helped more than 700 Green Dot alum successfully transition to college and matriculate when traditional scholarships left unexpected gaps
Powered by Community Support
Every dollar raised for the Opportunity Fund goes directly to students. Powered entirely by privately raised donations from supporters like you – and not our general operating budget, this fund is managed exclusively by Green Dot, not a third party administrator with operating fees.
Your generosity ensures that Green Dot alumni can pursue their education with confidence, persistence, and the knowledge that their community believes in them. Here’s just a few from our community of supporters:
FAQs
The Opportunity Fund provides flexible grants to support Green Dot alumni with unexpected college expenses, including transportation, technology, and dorm supplies.
The Opportunity Fund provides flexible grants to support Green Dot alumni with unexpected college expenses, including transportation, technology, and dorm supplies.
Grants can help with expenses such as technology, transportation, dorm supplies, and other essential college costs
You can support the Opportunity Fund by making a donation, sharing it with your community, and helping spread the word.
100% of all donations go directly to Green Dot alumni that are eligible for the scholarship. The fund is managed directly by Green Dot, not a third – party administrator.
Countless Futures Transformed
Join Us in Building a Lifetime of Impact
As we look forward to the next 25 years of Green Dot, we invite you to invest in the next generation of changemakers. Together, we can ensure every student has what they need to thrive!
For more information about our organization, please visit us at greendot.org.