by Catherine Ferro-Manzanares, Washington University in St. Louis, 2025
College applications will have you looking everywhere, and one of the most complex parts of it can be the financial aspect of it. Nearly three years ago, during my senior fall, I remembered going through the hoops of deciphering tax returns, emailing schools, and...
by Elizabeth Bahar, St. Francis College , '24
Balancing being a student and working can be challenging at times, especially if you are first generation and must learn the college lifestyle on your own while still supporting yourself and/or your family financially. When I initially attended college, it was a...
by Chris Flores, Williams College, '26
Money here, money there, money where? That was the feeling in my head as I filled out my financial aid applications. While each college varies in its procedures and regulations, I feel Williams has one of the easiest procedures. Even with this though, my path to...
by Estefani Rivas Sierra, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, '23
I applied for scholarships during my senior year of high school and was rejected. I didn’t understand why because I had a great resume, great grades, and great references for teachers. I couldn’t ask my parents to help me because they don’t know how...
by Estefani Rivas Sierra, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, '23
When I first started applying to school, I never had a dream school or any particular career I was heading for. I did know that I wanted to attend college and become the first in my family to attend college. I started applying to a lot of different school. Some close...
