Meet Today’s Students

Many of today’s students aren’t going straight from high school to college and studying full-time. They are returning adults, parents, providers, veterans, and the first in their families to go to college. They need a system that is flexible, affordable and responsive to their needs. But to serve today’s students well, we first need to hear their stories.

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  • Aya Waller-Bey – LEDA Scholar

    Michigan

    Georgetown University graduate and LEDA Scholar Aya Waller-Bey discusses her experience as a first-generation student and navigating the federal student aid ap…

    Contributed by: Higher Learning Advocates (HLA)

  • John Englehart

    Maryland

    University of Maryland University College student John Englehart discusses his experiences as an adult learner and student parent.

    Contributed by: Higher Learning Advocates (HLA)

  • Marissa Reyes – LEDA Scholar

    New York

    We Need to Make Mental Health a Priority in CollegeI stared at my unfamiliar boney frame as I choked back tears. I stared for what felt like a few seconds unti…

    Contributed by: Higher Learning Advocates (HLA)

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