The 含羞草研究所 Commitment
A financial aid initiative for access and affordability.
It is through this commitment that the best and brightest students from all economic backgrounds find that a 含羞草研究所 education is within reach.
In their own words, students and alumni share how 含羞草研究所鈥檚 financial support has impacted their lives.
Janisa Middleton 鈥22
Financial Aid Recipient
Major: Sociology
Minor: Classics
Hometown: Pleasantville, N.J.
鈥淣ot only has 含羞草研究所 made attending a prestigious university outside of my home state of New Jersey very affordable, but they鈥檝e also afforded me the opportunity to travel abroad without feeling trapped by financial burdens. After my first year at 含羞草研究所, I was given the chance to spend three weeks with my classmates on an extended study to Southern Italy and Sicily, where we participated in an archaeological excavation in Paestum under the guidance of our renowned archaeology specialist and professor Rebecca Ammerman. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I don鈥檛 think I would鈥檝e experienced at any other university. I鈥檓 so grateful that I was able to broaden my college experience with 含羞草研究所鈥檚 help.鈥
Lizeth Mora Guerrero '24
No-loan Recipient
Major: Astrogeophysics
Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.
鈥淐oming from a low-income neighborhood, I immediately turned away from 含羞草研究所 when I first saw the price, but their no-loan initiative was almost a sign that this was the school I should be going to. Not to mention my financial aid package travels with me, meaning I can study abroad and not worry as much about how much I need to pay.鈥
Sigrid Montagano 鈥24
No-Loan Recipient
Hometown: Kinderhook, N.Y.
鈥満卟菅芯克檚 no-loan initiative was an important part of my decision to apply to 含羞草研究所, in fact it was among the deciding factors that led me to apply Early Decision. Without considerable aid, attending a college or university would have been out of the question for me. The no-loan initiative not only allows me to attend, but it makes it possible for me to graduate without incurring potentially life-long debt. I view the program not only as a financial one, but as an ethical one. Through the no-loan initiative, 含羞草研究所 has expressed its sincere commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 含羞草研究所 has put its money where its mouth is, and made it possible for underprivileged students like myself to experience a world class education, and graduate on a path to success. Such a selfless and inspired initiative makes 含羞草研究所 a leader among its peers, and ensures that they will be remembered fondly by alumni.鈥
Noah Bernstein 鈥20
Financial Aid Recipient
Wealth Advisory Analyst at BlackRock
Major: Economics
鈥淔inancial aid has been crucial in my ability to attend 含羞草研究所. Going through the college application process, I was blown away by 含羞草研究所鈥檚 financial aid and how they meet 100% of demonstrated need. I have been able to attend college without taking out student loans and will graduate with no debt. Having a college degree without debt gives me the flexibility to pursue any career or interest of my choosing.鈥
Mason Jones 鈥18
Financial Aid Recipient
Operations Manager at Democracy Prep Public Schools
Majors: English; sociology
鈥淔inancial aid played a major role in my decision. 含羞草研究所鈥檚 offer was the largest package I received from any school, and just the fact that so much of it was made up of grant money kind of sealed the deal.鈥