Empowering women through education, health resources, and leadership opportunities. EAESSI connects individuals and families with the support they need to make informed choices, access preventive care, and create a stronger future.
For many students and families, the path to college, quality health resources and steady support can feel out of reach. EAESSI works to change that by connecting people in underserved communities with education access, scholarships, college funding information, youth leadership development and preventive health resources.
Every program is built on one belief: where you start should never decide how far you can go.
From education and financial support to health and leadership opportunities, EAESSI connects people with programs designed to create meaningful change.
Connecting eligible women with preventive breast health resources and screening support.
Promoting awareness and access to preventive health resources for women.
Support programs that help expand access to education, health and opportunity.
Helping students pursue higher education by connecting them with scholarship opportunities and guidance.
Helping students and families better understand financial options for college.
Developing confidence, leadership skills and pathways for young people.
EAESSI supports students through scholarships, college funding information, educational guidance, resources and leadership development.
Students Chasing College. First-generation students and college-bound seniors find scholarships and FAFSA help here. Whether you need no-essay scholarships for high school seniors, scholarships for first-generation students, or guidance on Virginia financial aid, we are your starting point.
Explore our College Funding resources and apply for a Scholarship today.
If you are between 39 and 64 with no insurance, your breast cancer screening is covered
First generation students and college bound seniors find scholarships and FAFSA help here.
We sit with parents through college funding and the FAFSA so the whole family breathes easier.
Young people who want skills, service and a stronger college application start with us.
If you are an uninsured woman between 39 and 64, EAESSI can pay for your mammogram. Start by checking your eligibility on our site. Once you qualify, we connect you with a free mammogram clinic near Virginia and cover the full cost. Free mammograms near Virginia through EAESSI are available across Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun,n and Prince William counties. Visit our Free Mammograms page to learn more and our Apply Free Mammogram page to start your application.
Uninsured women between 39 and 64 who live or work in Northern Virginia qualify for our free breast cancer screening program. Income limits apply and are reviewed during the eligibility process. Visit our Income Limits page for the current thresholds. Women who are underinsured or who have coverage that does not include preventive health services may also qualify. Our Free Screenings page has the complete eligibility details.
Most major health guidelines recommend that women begin mammogram screening at age 40. When you should start getting mammograms depends on your personal risk factors, including family history. Women at higher risk may be advised to start earlier. When you can stop getting mammograms is equally important to understand. Most guidelines support continuing through your 70s if you are in good health. Visit our How Often page for a clear screening schedule recommendation.
Visit our Apply Scholarship page to start the process. We award Northern Virginia scholarships to local students based on need, academic standing, and community involvement. Community scholarships near Virginia, local scholarships, and scholarships for high school seniors in Virginia are all covered through our program. First-generation students and foster youth have dedicated resources through our First Generation and Foster Nontraditional pages.
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It determines how much financial aid a student and family qualify for, including grants, loans, and work-study. Visit our What is FAFSA page for a full explanation. Understanding FAFSA deadlines is critical since missing them can cost students thousands in available aid. Our FAFSA Deadlines page covers Virginia-specific dates, and our FAFSA Mistakes page explains the most costly errors families make.
Yes. EAESSI offers FAFSA help through free workshops and one-on-one support sessions. Visit our FAFSA Help page to find upcoming sessions and our FAFSA Workshops page for scheduled events near you. Our College Funding Specialist resource connects families with certified experts who walk through every section of the form at no cost to the student or family.
Yes. EAESSI is a registered nonprofit, and donations to nonprofit organizations like ours are tax-deductible. Visit our Tax Deductible page for documentation and details on how to claim your gift. Donating to local charities that serve your own community is one of the most impactful uses of a charitable deduction. Our Planned Giving and Matching Gifts pages cover additional ways to maximize your contribution.
EAESSI provides free breast cancer screening for uninsured women in Northern Virginia, scholarship support and FAFSA help for college-bound students, and a youth leadership program for local teens. We are one of the nonprofits in Northern Virginia that directly funds care and education rather than simply referring people elsewhere. Our All Services page covers the complete range of programs we offer, and our About Us page tells the full story of why EAESSI exists.
Churches, clinics, sororities, schools, and companies can partner with us to host a fundraiser, sponsor a scholarship, or co-host a free mammogram screening event. Companies that donate to schools and foundations giving grants to nonprofits are among our most impactful partners. Visit our Sponsor a Scholarship and Community Service pages to explore partnership options.
A youth leadership program gives teenagers structured training in public speaking, teamwork, community service,e and personal development. EAESSI's program connects teens to leadership workshops, student leadership conferences, and real service projects that build skills and college application stories. Visit our Youth Leadership and Skills for Teens pages to see what the program involves and how to enroll.
No. Scholarships are free money that does not need to be repaid, which is what makes them different from student loans. Understanding the difference between scholarships v. grants helps families pursue every available dollar. Both scholarships and grants are free, while loans must be repaid with interest. Our How Scholarships Work page explainsthis in fullu,ll and our Student Loans page helps families understand when borrowing is truly necessary.
You can donate to fund a mammogram directly, fund a mammogram for a specific woman in need, set up monthly giving to provide ongoing support, or host a fundraiser with your organization. Every gift goes directly to free breast cancer screening for uninsured women in Northern Virginia. Visit our Giving Tuesday page for seasonal giving campaigns and our Give Donations page for all available giving options.
Whether you volunteer, donate or help spread the word, your support helps EAESSI expand access to education, health resources and meaningful opportunities.
