“Financial assistance is the sole reason I am able to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher. Attending college has opened so many doors for me, and has allowed me to grow both academically and personally. As a future educator myself, I truly believe that knowledge has the power to change our lives.”
Bailey V.
UW-Stevens Point
“Federal financial assistance has helped me immensely. Programs like the federal work study as well as subsidized and unsubsidized loans have made it possible for me to attend college in the first place. As I come from a large family in which my siblings and I are the first generation to attend college, federal assistance is necessary for lower middle class families and students like me to pursue their dreams. Without it, access to further education becomes limited, and low-income families will face barriers in bettering their lives. This support is necessary for so many students like me across Wisconsin.”
Emmalee J.
UW-Stevens Point
“Without receiving financial aid, my college experience and future would look completely different than it does now. I wouldn’t be able to participate in experiences that contribute to my future in education like Big Brother Big Sister, build connections with a variety of people through club sports, or simply help me pay for school so work money can go towards rent. I am able to focus on my studies without the stress of that comes from worrying about how to pay for school.”
Anna H.
UW-Stevens Point
“I am a single mother attending UWSP for my degree in Elementary Education. In order to complete my journey, Pell Grants and Financial Aid are necessary. It helps me and many other students be able to attend college to pursue our dreams!”
Rachel R.
UW-Stevens Point
“My college experience so far has been a little different than others. Sometimes life gets in the way, so I’m no stranger to taking semesters off from school and then later returning. Receiving federal financial aid like Pell Grants has allowed me to continue my education at my own pace. If it weren’t for the extra federal support, I wouldn’t be able to pursue a career in my desired field.”
Rebecca H.
UW-Stevens Point
“I am a senior at UW-Madison, set to graduate by May of next year. After I graduate, I have plans to attend law school and become an attorney. A key driver behind my success is the economic relief provided to me through financial aid. Without it, I would not be on the promising path I am today. At least in part, I owe my education to financial aid.”
Jessica C.
UW-Madison
“Financial aid allowed me to stay in school, helped me find a safe place to live through Residence Life, and gave me a sense of stability when my dad died. I don’t know where I would have ended up if not for the Pell grants I received.”
Anne W.
UW-Oshkosh
“As an incoming senior at UWO, I have been able to attend and be at school thanks to financial aid. As a first-generation college student, college has always felt slightly out of reach. While some of my peers go out with friends I have to work to make ends meet. Financial aid has allowed me to succeed at UWO and allowed me to explore my interests, especially in the Radio/TV/Film program. Without aid, I would not be where I am today and I am grateful for each semester I can attend. Removing a tool such as financial aid would deny people like me a chance to receive an education that can change the trajectory of their lives.”
Kayla C
UW-Oshkosh
“I grew up in poverty, even homeless at times as a child. Federal financial aid was the only reason I could afford higher education, which allowed me to contribute meaningfully to the economy through both labor and strategic leadership.”
Nickolas G.
UW-Milwaukee
“I was a Pell Grant recipient and student worker while attending UW-Platteville from 1985-1989. This investment in my education enabled me to thrive with a 30+ year career in engineering. The revenues raised by the taxes I have paid and the ability to fund my children’s education are a direct result of the investment in my education. The ROI even after the impact of inflation is significant and continues with my contributions to the greater community economic development.”
Carol W.
UW-Platteville
