Brianne Dolney-Jacobs, an advisor for Bay City, Mich. high school seniors, played a crucial role in helping students navigate college applications and securing scholarships. Significant cuts to AmeriCorps funding threaten her position and similar roles across the country, which are essential for aiding students in low-income areas. Following the loss of funding, her organization was forced to cease operations, leaving students vulnerable without individual guidance. The importance of her role was underscored when students recognized her contributions, calling her a 'hero'.
Many students would never have heard about different scholarships that are available to them or know that community college—both an associate's degree and some trade certifications—is free for recent high school graduates in Michigan.
They told me, 'you are the Class of 2025's hero,' and I was just bawling.
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