by Toni Momodu, Susquehanna University, 2025
When it comes to the FAFSA, it is something that can either bring dread, exasperation, or great joy. It’s a time when you apply for aid towards your college education, but it’s also a time that can bring much stress or discomfort if you are unfamiliar with...
by Rosemary Tovar, Lycoming College, '23
When I decided to come to an out of state college I knew that I would have to learn how to manage my money. I came to a private school in Pennsylvania, and private school are more expensive but I decided to come to Lycoming College because they gave me really good...
by Sebastian Mendoza-Gomez, University of Richmond, '25
Filling Out FAFSA Filling out the FAFSA has become increasingly easy over the past couple of years. The first time I went through the process, it felt more daunting because it was a new experience. I was afraid that if I did something wrong, that error could...
by Adiba Hussain, Barnard College, '23
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Otherwise known as FAFSA. When I look back to high school, filling out FAFSA felt like this daunting task and scarier than applying to colleges themselves. What made it even scarier was that a lot of students tend to feel...
by Jorge Álvarez, Carnegie Mellon University , '23
In growing up First-Gen, I have had to grow up fast, needing to assume adult responsibilities at an earlier age than other teens. All of us First-Gens know this struggle. I have completed documents and read legalese regarding my parents’ mortgage and banking...
