“The decision to go back to school was difficult and at least a little terrifying. Changing the formula for how I’ve lived my life for so many years now to take this leap meant so many unknowns. One of those unknowns has been finances, as I have quit my job to do school full time.
Andrew Holmquist
“As a service member, son, brother, and community member I look forward to bringing my skills and knowledge to my local area. The education I am working towards will directly benefit the local and surrounding areas.
Irankunda Penina
“As someone who comes from immigrant parents who are unable to pay for my school. I have been having to pay for my school out of pocket which can be very difficult and stressful, because I must pick up more shifts and hours at work.
Cloud Aleman
“I will work and study a bit more easily without worrying about financial problems and make sure that the money is well spent on my last year of college making my mom and dad proud of my accomplishments with all my studies for my two years.”
Helena Lusamba
“There were times when my dream of pursuing a higher education seemed impossible, but the financial assistance you ... provide me will tremendously help me and keep me going.”
Helena Lusamba, Peter & Natalie Stauffenecker Scholarship recipient
Ariana Kopec
“I am a single parent to a very bright 4-year-old little boy, so pinching pennies is something I have been lucky to adjust to quite fast.
