Emiliano Morales Flores was able to afford college thanks to Florida law
For many students, achieving a college degree turns on their ability to pay the costs of college. Having the means to pay for college is even more critical for undocumented students who, due to their immigration status, are ineligible for federal and state financial...
Axel Soto learned valuable lessons after two bouts of FAFSA verification
Completing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps in the college-going process. However, each year, about one third of all high school seniors who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid — and 50% of low-income filers — are selected for verification, a...
Melissa Shank is paying her financial aid experience forward
This is the fourth in the “Pathway Series” of stories on Melissa Shank, an adult learner in Orlando who is pursuing her bachelor’s degree 20 years after dropping out of high school. Read Part 3 here, which had Shank dealing with some miscommunication related to the...