
The gap
Aid didn't cover it. Loans weren't an option.
Maria, a first-gen environmental science student at UC Berkeley, was making it work — barely. Books, lab fees, rent. Anything could tip the semester.
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Grandma Lupe
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Uncle Marcus
$70/mo to Maria
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Marcus gave $45 to Priya
Auntie Lola started $40/mo for Devon
Pastor Ray gave $100 to Maria
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Coach Mendez gave $60 to Tariq
Book Club gave $200 to Riley
Mom's coworker gave $50 to Sade
Uncle Ben started $50/mo for Jay
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The gap
Maria, a first-gen environmental science student at UC Berkeley, was making it work — barely. Books, lab fees, rent. Anything could tip the semester.

Her people showed up
She shared her Fund Page in the family group chat. Grandma Lupe set up $50/month. Her old soccer coach pitched in. Her aunt's book club did too.

She stayed in school
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