Lydia M.

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“While I started college my parents graduated with their bachelors in their 40’s. Me and my parents were navigating schooling at the same time. Coming from a single income family on a restaurant waiters income if I didn’t have federal aid college wouldn’t have been possible. Thankfully the aid I received made my college dreams true. Financial aid has allowed me to join a sorority my first year giving me my college support system and aid has covered my housing for my second year. If my aid was pulled I don’t know what my future would look like.”

Lydia M.
UW-Madison

Kylee V.

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“Without the help from financial aid there was no way that I could’ve afforded my first year. But now there’s hope for a kid like me coming from a single parent household who’s also a first generation student. Now I can go to my dream college, and pursue my dream career.”

Kylee V.
UW-Madison

Mariana O.

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“Financial aid was what even allowed me to have the chance to make something of myself. Without it, I wouldn’t be able to continue my education in order to become a therapist, which is very important to me. Without financial aid; we’re getting rid of opportunities for people.”

Mariana O.
UW-Madison

Mariana O

Adrian J.

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“I was able to attend my DREAM school and make a life that I and my family are so proud of. Without financial aid, I would not have been able to experience the many amazing and once in a lifetime opportunities at UW-Madison. By taking this away, so many other first generation students will not be able to experience higher education and transform their lives.”

Adrian J.
UW-Madison

Lincoln M.

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“My dad is a teacher, my mom does not have a college degree; I come from a middle class family. Grad PLUS Loans were critical to me being able to afford grad school at UW-Madison.”

Lincoln M.
UW-Madison

Nina T.

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“Financial aid was the main reason I pursued higher education. Without financial aid I wouldn’t have considered going to college or would be extremely stressed working balancing school and work just to make ends meet. I was able to focus on getting a degree and making so many meaningful connections because of financial aid.”

Nina T.
UW-Madison

Nina T

Olivia S.

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“Without my federal financial aid, I would not be able to pursue higher education. I am lucky enough to have a financial aid package that covers all of my undergraduate schooling. This allows me to focus on school and afford basic necessities like groceries and utility bills. As a low-income student, my aid is the support that will permit me to reach my future career and personal goals, making it more important than ever.”

Olivia S.
UW-Madison

Jimena R.

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“Financial aid has helped me accomplish what I once thought was impossible. I am on track to become an educator and can attest that I would not be able to reach my goal without financial assistance.”

Jimena R.
UW-Madison

Cerlina C.

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“Without financial aid or the Pell grant, I wouldn’t even consider going to university or college in the first place. It is only because of financial aid that I am able to get a further education for what I want to pursue for my future. So please, federal aid is an necessity for the people’s future.”

Cerlina C.
UW-Madison

Cerlina C.