The Two That Got Away

Even though I have two degrees, there were another two degrees that I never completed.

Settling for a Good Enough College

My parents had high expectations for my education, including the expectation that I would graduate with as little debt as possible.

How I Paid for College

I’m a first-generation student from a low-income family. Here’s what my first year costs and how I’m paying for it.

Does Your Alma Mater Influence Your Lifetime Earnings?

Yes, although many of us were told that it “doesn’t matter” where we go to college, that we can get “just as far” as someone from one of those prestigious schools, this might not actually be the case.

How a Low-Income Household College Student Graduated Without Massive Debt

“I was different,” I told myself. I was going to make this work.