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Reasons Why To Attend College
There are several reasons I am in need of financial assistance to attend Gateway. I am a non-traditional student, living below the poverty level while raising two children under age 12 as a single Mom. I have the financial burdens of keeping a roof over our heads, the lights on, and the house warm in the winter. I am working two part-time jobs in my field of study while attending college to make ends meet.
I have taken out student loans to ease my financial burden, but I do not want to keep increasing the amount of debt I am in. Due to my financial situation I will have to cut back on my class load and push back my graduation date and obtain a new job and more hours with less flexibility to attend classes. Being awarded a scholarship would

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