“I grew up with zero financial advantage. Despite facing household food shortages and housing crises during middle and high school, I never knew how poor we were until I was filling out financial aid applications. Attending college was my only way out and up. Financial Aid gave me power over my future.”
Tara S.
UW-Whitewater
“After having the opportunity to fund a portion of my college education through financial aid, this lifted a large financial burden off my shoulders. I was able to enjoy my time at school because of this, even though I continued to work extra hours at my off-campus job. After graduation in May 2025, I was put into the workforce without overwhelming amounts of student loans. This will allow me to hopefully have the chance to give back to others who have financial burdens, like myself, for higher education.”
Daniel C.
UW-Whitewater
