by Berenice Perez, St. Olaf College, '23 | March 7, 2022
I remember I had the FAFSA sign-up screen open and next to me was my high school counselor. She was helping me input all the information. I knew that college was a long process but coming from an immigrant family, the process was different than what others talked...
by Celia Hernandez, Illinois State University, '23 | March 1, 2022
For spring break this year I will be headed to Memphis, Tennesse where I am going to be working with many different organizations that focus on community redevelopment, felon reentry programs, and the beautification of communal spaces! I am going with the Alternative...
by Amanda Hill, Alvernia University, '24 | March 1, 2022
Getting into college is already a complex and sometimes confusing process for those of us who don’t know anyone personally that has done it before. It’s sometimes unfair that after that whole process comes the more confusing and overwhelming one of financial aid. I’m...
by Amanda Hill, Alvernia University, '24 | March 1, 2022
Being responsible with money is one of the biggest steps into maturity, but sometimes sticking to it isn’t as easy as it sounds. For freshmen in college, who may not have any experience with freedom of their finances before, it’s so easy to be sucked into social...
by Malajah Johnson, Thiel College , '23 | March 1, 2022
Budgeting money and planning for expenses is not easy as a college student. Books, tuition, notebooks, personal expenses, and food are just some of the things that have an impact on your savings account. Many people, including me, struggled with managing money and...
by Joudenie Germain, Colgate University, '24 | February 28, 2022
College is not only about social growth but is also a time for developing a sense of financial awareness. Before this period, most students have not had the chance to properly assess how they use money; however, this changes once you are far from home and are expected...
