I’m a student at Queensborough Community College. I work in a pet store as a full time employee. It’s hard for me to maintain my job and study,  but I believe hard work will gift me a brighter future. I get a little help from the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and  some monetary help from my mom. My mom said that she will soon stop helping me because she wants me to be self-sufficient. She does not make that much money and is also raising my half sister on her own.

I will be in a horrible situation if the tuition increases or if I get less financial aid. I wish to see an America that treats all of her children equally regardless of social status or economic level.