Who We Are

The Jaime and Blanca Jarrin Foundation was established to encourage and invest through scholarships in the future of economically challenged college students trying to realize their dreams and goals through higher education. Investing in the future of a student is to invest in the overall improvement of our communities. Watch the video below to learn more.

Did You Know?

Hispanics are 18.9% of the US population yet only make up 5.8% of lawyers and 12% of journalists.

Southern California is home to more than 150 Colleges and Universities. Despite the abundance of educational opportunities in the United State;, underserved communities are 50% less likely to have a Bachelors Degree, and among the top reasons is support from family and costs.
(via San Diego Foundation)

The average cost of college​ in the United States is $38,270 per student per year, including books, supplies, and daily living expenses.

Exploring The Impact

  • The average cost of college has more than doubled in the 21st century; the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of tuition is 4.11%.

  • The average in-state student attending a public 4-year institution and living on-campus spends $27,146 for one academic year.

  • The average cost of in-state tuition alone is $9,750; out-of-state tuition averages $27,457.

  • The average private, nonprofit university student spends $58,628 per academic year living on campus, $38,768 of it on tuition and fees.

  • Considering student loan interest and loss of income, investing in a bachelor’s degree can ultimately cost in excess of $500,000.