by Berenice Perez, St. Olaf College, '23
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 Amanda Hill, Alvernia University, '24
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 Joudenie Germain, Colgate University, '24
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...
by Eyzel Torres, University of Illinois Chicago, '22
Financial aid can be scary to navigate, especially as a first-year, first-generation college student. My first experience with financial aid was filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a senior in high school. Fortunately, there were...
by Celia Hernandez, Illinois State University, '23
For most Winter Break is filled with relaxation and spending time with family members. For me it’s been spent researching School Psychology programs, requirements, types of degrees, GRE tutoring/testing sites and internship opportunities for the summer. This can all...
