Maya sat at her kitchen table, a laptop glowing in the dim light and a stack of financial documents as thick as a textbook beside her. As a first-generation college applicant, the dream of a degree often felt like a glass ceiling—visible but unreachable. Her family’s income alone didn't tell the whole story; it didn't account for the wealth gap or the cultural pressure to avoid talking about money.
Financial aid system adds to racial wealth gap - Inside Higher Ed minority financial aid
: Which offers up to $10,000 for minority students in technical fields . Maya sat at her kitchen table, a laptop
