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Impact of CUNY Reconnect grant on Jacqueline's education
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Jacqueline details how the CUNY Reconnect grant provided crucial financial support, allowing her to continue her studies despite personal challenges.
- The grant covered outstanding tuition that threatened to derail her studies
- It provided support for books, school supplies, and transportation
- The funding came at a critical time when Jacqueline was dealing with underemployment, job searching, divorce, and single parenthood
- The support contributed to her achieving a 4.0 GPA by summer 2024
Jacqueline George
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This funding was a profound relief, a lifeline that allowed me to cover the outstanding tuition that threatened to derail my studies, enabling me to continue my degree program without the constant weight of that uncertainty.
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This support came during a period when I was navigating not only underemployment and the challenges of searching for a job, but also the complexities of a divorce and the responsibility of providing for my family as a single parent.
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The grant extended beyond tuition providing crucial support for books, school supplies, and even transportation, easing the immense financial strain I was under.
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The unexpected generosity allowed me to truly focus on my studies to immerse myself in learning without the constant worry of basic necessities, ultimately contributing to my ability to achieve a four point o GPA by the summer of twenty twenty four.
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The support I have received as a direct result of the Reconnect initiative has been instrumental.