First Generation Students; Wily Network; Financial Aid Refunds

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Written by Sally Gangaon September 7th, 2022

Sally Ganga’s most recent college admissions role was at the University of Chicago, where she was associate director of admissions and ran the application reading and scholarship process. Previously she had worked at Whittier College in the Los Angeles area as an associate director of admissions. She graduated from Reed College in Portland, Oregon with a B.A. in history, beginning her admissions career there first as a tour guide and then as an intern in the admission office before being hired after graduation as an assistant dean of admission. After leaving college admissions, Sally became the director of college counseling at both the Archer School for Girls and Chadwick School in the Los Angeles area. In addition to counseling students one on one, Sally taught classes on preparing for the college process and general college life skills.

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Imagine heading off to college with no one to support you—no parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents. That’s what many foster students who make it to college face every year. Join us to learn more about how the Wily Network is stepping up to fill that void. If you’ve received money back from your college, and you’re not sure why, we have answers. We’ll share everything you need to know about financial aid refunds, including why they happen and what you should do with the funds. Finally, one of our own educators shares her story of being a first-generation college student.

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