This isn’t her real name, but here’s her story…

Meet Talicia—a determined student who faced what seemed like an impossible barrier. She was on the verge of dropping out, not because she lacked ambition, but because life kept throwing obstacles in her way. A single mother, she was juggling child care, past-due tuition, and the desperate need for a steady job.

She had a dream: to finish her degree, build a better future for her child, and break the cycle of struggle. But with an outstanding balance holding her back from re-enrolling, and no child care options to attend classes, that dream felt out of reach.

Then, emergency funding changed everything.

With a small but life-changing amount of support, we helped pay off her past-due balance, secured child care so she could return to class, and connected her with job resources. Now, Talicia is back on track, attending classes, and on her way to earning her degree.

But Talicia’s story isn’t unique. There are so many students just like her—eager to learn, ready to work, but held back by financial hurdles. That’s why we created this page—to ask for your help in removing these barriers.

Your donation can help fund some of these and more:

✅ Tuition assistance for students with past-due balances

✅ Textbooks and course materials

✅ Other essential needs that keep students from dropping out

Every dollar makes a difference. Every act of generosity helps another student stay in school and reach their dreams. Will you join us in making sure no student has to choose between survival and education?

Donate now!