Welcome to Higher Education Partners of St. Louis
We believe every student in the St. Louis region deserves the tools, support, and confidence to succeed in college — and beyond.
Higher Education Partners of St. Louis is a community-rooted organization dedicated to helping students and families navigate the journey to and through higher education. Whether you're a first-generation college hopeful, a parent seeking clarity, or a community partner looking to support your students, you're in the right place.
What We Offer
We provide research-based tools that go beyond test scores and GPAs to uncover what truly drives student success. Our flagship tool, the College Readiness Assessment, helps students and families understand their readiness across academic, emotional, financial, and cultural dimensions — and how to find colleges that fit.
- College Readiness Snapshot: A free, personalized reflection tool that helps students and families identify strengths, challenges, and the types of support needed to thrive in college.
- College Readiness Assessment (CRA): A deeper, paid analysis that provides a comprehensive score and connects directly to our College Match Calculator.
- College Match Calculator: Uses your Readiness Score and your college of interest to evaluate how well that school aligns with your needs — academically, socially, financially and spiritually.
- Workshops & Resources: We partner with schools and community organizations to deliver hands-on guidance and tools that empower students and families.
Why It Matters
College success isn’t just about getting in — it’s about staying in, graduating, and thriving. Our tools are designed to help students make informed decisions, reduce the risk of mismatch, and build a plan that works for both students and families.
We’re here to make college readiness real, relatable, and reachable — for every student in our region.
Join Us
Whether you're a parent, educator, counselor, or community leader, we invite you to explore our tools, share them with your network, and help us build a stronger, more attainable future for St. Louis students.