Watch I Am College Ready Videos

While most students experience obstacles when it comes to paying for college, others encounter additional challenges to enrollment and successful completion of a higher education. Listen to what these students have to say about paying for college and other factors they overcame to become "college ready."

Click on a student's name or picture to view their video:

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  Andrea was the first in her family to attend college.
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  Erica didn’t receive an expected athletic scholarship.
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  Jessica had difficulty during the processes of selecting a college and comparing financial aid award letters.
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  Jessica's health issues influenced her educational and career choice.
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  Lina used her high school counselor as a resource and dealt with a tragedy during her first year in college.
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  Marcos had to drop out of college to help his family, but was able to go back to finish his program.
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  Michelle had difficulty deciding on a major and becoming active on campus.
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  Tiago overcame early mistakes and difficulty functioning on a small campus.
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  Cory had to learn good study habits in order to succeed in college.
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  Daniel started a new college-going family tradition.
  
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