Programs that support Latino students while they earn a high school diploma and make the transition to college are key to increasing Latinos' degree attainment. More Latino students are going to college than ever before, but graduation rates are not rising at the same pace. Pathway programs align academic and student support services through transitions between educational institutions and typically provide students with guaranteed admission at a partner institution. Pathway programs recognize today's college students' needs, making them beneficial to Latino students. "Excelencia" in Education has previously recognized pathway programs with evidence of success based on college admission, transfer, and graduation rates. By creating community partnerships, streamlining admissions, and providing program support, pathway programs address the obstacles to graduation that Latino students encounter. This report provides: (1) information about the condition of Latinos in higher education and why pathway programs work for them; (2) a successful practices overview; (3) effective pathway programs examples; and (4) resources for more information on Latino students and pathway programs.