The mission of the Loyola University Chicago Achieving College Excellence (ACE) program is to serve and support students who qualify as low-income, first in their families to pursue a bachelor's degree, and/or have a documented disability. As ACE Scholars progress through their academic career, from secondary to postbaccalaureate study, we provide the tools and strategies necessary for academic achievement, year-to-year persistence, college graduation, and enrollment in graduate and professional school. The ACE program offers a vibrant learning community focused on transforming undergraduate students into well-rounded scholars who are prepared not only to reach higher levels of education but also to serve their surrounding communities.