In this article, Dr. Willie Smith Chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College and Dr. Merrill Irving Jr. Senior Executive of Advisory Services for FERRILLI advocate for K-12, College leaders and US policy makers to create equitable outcomes in the Financial Aid process for First Generation college students. Irving and Smith discuss the barriers and nuances to the financial aid process that are unique to first generation college students.
Disclaimer: This content is reposted from an article originally published on or around October 22, 2024. The article features insights from Dr. Willie Smith, Chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College, and Dr. Merrill Irving Jr., Senior Executive of Advisory Services for FERRILLI. Their advocacy focuses on creating equitable financial aid outcomes for first-generation college students. We acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of Dr. Irving in discussing the crucial barriers and nuances within the financial aid process. For a detailed understanding and to access the complete article, please visit the original source at the link above.
