North Central College financial aid senior director quoted in U.S. 新闻 & 世界报道

凯文的城镇 discussed how to find scholarships as a 第一代 college student

For many 第一代 students, cost is the biggest obstacle to a four-year degree. The cost of college can discourage students from attempting to become the first in their family to obtain a four-year degree. 然而, there are many scholarships, programs and advisory resources available for 第一代 students looking to fund their higher education.

Many scholarships available to 第一代 students can be found online. Experts say a simple browser search for available scholarships is a great place to start, but warn that sifting through thousands of results can be overwhelming. 因此, experts say creating a network of financial advisors and mentors is vital for finding extra funds and support, as well as getting help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student 援助 (FASFA).

凯文的城镇, senior director of financial aid at North Central College, was quoted in U.S. 新闻 & 世界报道, where he discussed building those mentor relationships and how the earlier those are formed, the easier it is to find the help that 第一代 students need while in college.

“例如, a scholarship flew across my desk looking for students who were 第一代 students limited in their resources,唐斯说。. “And because I knew students, I was able to connect one to the application so they could get access to that.”

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