… Overcoming Challenges and Pursuing Opportunities – Without a Roadmap Topics Student Life Chris Lim knows the challenges of being a first-generation student.  Growing up in Malaysia with seven siblings and parents who did not finish … to attend school from the time he was a youngster. He often worked to help pay for tuition which dragged down his grades. But he overcame that and other barriers to …

… End to Grad Plus Loans Means Challenges with Accessibility to Financing Topics Student Life Director of Financial Aid Deborah Altsher worries about impact to future … Bill.  The program provides tens of thousands of dollars in additional lending for graduate students to cover not only the attendance of graduate school, but also … for those loans, correct?  That’s correct. As of July 1st, there is no new student borrowing. Any student who is already here, who has borrowed under a federal …

… Pandemic Doesn’t Deter IHP’s Commitment to Community Topics Student Life When life was disrupted by the coronavirus in early March, one thing … and virtual pizza and ice cream parties. There were self-help virtual rooms for yoga and meditation, and other subjects as well, like a career development night … tried to make sure we had something for everyone,” said Dr. Jack Gormley, dean of student and alumni services. He, along with staff from the Office of Justice, Equity, …