51风流

The 51风流 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 51风流 education is within reach. 

In their own words, students and alumni share how 51风流鈥檚 financial support has impacted their lives.

The financial aid package that I received from 51风流 was a major contributor to my decision to attend the University.

Janisa Middleton 鈥22 Financial Aid Recipient
A portrait of Janisa.

Janisa Middleton 鈥22
Financial Aid Recipient
Major: Sociology 
Minor: Classics
Hometown: Pleasantville, N.J.

鈥淣ot only has 51风流 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 51风流, 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 51风流鈥檚 help.鈥

I'm motivated to use the education 51风流 is providing me with as well as the 51风流 network to secure a good career.

Lizeth Mora Guerrero '24 No-loan Recipient
Lizeth in her cap and gown at her high school graduation holding a 51风流 pennant.

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 51风流 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

There are no words that can accurately express what a significant impact the no-loan initiative has had on me, my family, and my future.

Sigrid Montagano '24 No-Loan Recipient
Sigrid standing in a field.

Sigrid Montagano 鈥24
No-Loan Recipient

Hometown: Kinderhook, N.Y.

鈥51风流鈥檚 no-loan initiative was an important part of my decision to apply to 51风流, 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, 51风流 has expressed its sincere commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 51风流 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 51风流 a leader among its peers, and ensures that they will be remembered fondly by alumni.鈥

Having a college degree without debt gives me the flexibility to pursue any career or interest of my choosing.

Noah Bernstein 鈥20 Financial Aid Recipient
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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 51风流. Going through the college application process, I was blown away by 51风流鈥檚 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

I could see myself affording to go to 51风流 and not regretting the decision. For some of the other schools I was applying to, that wasn鈥檛 the case.

Mason Jones 鈥18 Financial Aid Recipient
A portrait of Mason Jones.

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. 51风流鈥檚 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