As a first-generation student who is also a DACA recipient, figuring out everything that involves going to college has been difficult. There aren’t many scholarships available to me. The E3 match funding is meaningful to me because it allows me to pay for college. Thank you!

The E3 program has taught me that saving and investing is important. It has also taught me that it is never too early to start. The sooner you start saving, the more money you will have in future years.

The E3 Program has influenced my decision to continue enrollment at Warner because I know that there are resources there for me.

I chose Warner because it was close to home and what my parents could afford. I chose psychology and criminal justice because I hope to make a change in my community. Mental health is important and sometimes people in the justice system need mental health help instead of incarceration.

After graduation, I plan to work in the police department as a criminal profiler.

First off, I would like to thank all of the donors who made this possible. I wouldn’t be here if it were not for their help. Thank you! This funding is helpful to me because of the steps forward I made in my education. If I didn’t have this support, I wouldn’t be experiencing this wonderful opportunity today.

E3 has shown me that a good investment and being smart about your finances has its perks. The more you care for your present economical stance, the more fruitful your future economical stance will be.

This program has made such a big impact in my life that I’ve decided to earn my master’s degree next year!

I chose WPU because of the impact that I knew a Christian school would make in my life. I wanted to be part of a small community and make an impact in the lives of my fellow peers, as well as get a degree that I knew would hold value after graduation. I decided to go the business route because I have been an entrepreneur ever since I was in elementary school. Entrepreneurship is engraved into my mind and heart!

Invest more time and money into my small business and pursue a career that I love and know will make an impact in the community.

The E3 program was meaningful to me because it provided me funding when I needed it the most. Not only has this program given me financial aid, but it has offered valuable resources as to how to save money. Thank you, for all that you do for students, it really does go a long way in my future as a nursing student.

One of the topics that was taught to us was on credit cards and how to build our credit. Thanks to the program, I was able to understand how important it is to build credit from a young age, in order to do things like buy a house and a car in the future. After learning about credit, I reached out to my bank and began a credit card account and have seen my credit history expand and improve.

The program offered me the funding that I needed to enroll in this current school year. Otherwise, I would have had to take a gap semester and work full time to pay for tuition. I am very thankful for this funding because now I will be able to live on campus for the upcoming semester, making this academic school year easier.

I chose Linfield because of its amazing and noncompetitive nursing program. I fell in love with not only the campus size and small class sizes, but also with the area. I love the nature that surrounds campus and how green it is. The architecture of Linfield really caught my eye and it has been my dream school since high school.

After graduation, I plan to work in a hospital as an ICU nurse, and eventually attend Physician’s Assistant school where I will practice dermatology.

The E3 matching scholarship was meaningful to me because it helped me understand that I was being independent and saving money for a good purpose, which was my education. I am thankful I received the additional help and financial knowledge. Thank you to all the E3 donors because with the extra funding, I achieved my goal!

The courses that we had to complete helped me understand more about financial wellness, budgeting, and repayment options for my loans. To this day, I create lists to organize my monthly payments; it helps me to identify how much I can use for entertainment and how much I need to place in my savings account to reach my short and long term goals.

I graduated Warner Pacific University in 2020.

I chose to attend Warner Pacific because of its diversity and desire to help minority students. It took me a while to get used to the "college life," but then Warner became my absolute favorite place! I love how connected the staff and faculty are with their students. It is a very student-centered community! I decided on my major because my ultimate goal is to educate people on the different elements of the human body that compose being "healthy."

Since graduating, I worked as an Insurance Coordinator at an orthodontic office in Salem, OR for a year. Shortly after that year, I accepted another opportunity as a Financial Aid Counselor at George Fox University located in Newberg, OR.

I want to thank all the donors for this E3 matching funding. This is very meaningful to me because the E3 matching fundings have helped me afford my education and be able to pursue a higher education. Thank so much again for all the help donors provide to students like me and many others.

The E3 Program has taught to me different ways to save and invest my money. The educational requirements taught me how opening savings accounts and save a percentage of my income. Also, it taught me how to look for the right credit card for me and how to be smart about making money decisions when buying a house, car, etc.

Without the E3 matching college saving program, I would not have been able to afford my education in the college I am enrolled at. My parents are currently living in Mexico, so it has been hard for them to help afford school. I am a full-time student who works two jobs at school, but even with that I don't make enough income to afford my tuition. This program has helped me to afford my education at Linfield University.

I chose Linfield University because of the strong community and smaller class sizes. English is not my first language, so it was important for me to establish close relationships with other students and my professors. I am majoring in biology with a pre-medicine concentration and wine studies. The reason why I am majoring in biology is because I want to go to medical school and obtain a career as a doctor or a surgeon. My freshman year at Linfield I took a wine class and fell in love with it. That is how I decided that I also wanted to major in wine studies. It is something completely different than biology that I also enjoy learning about and look forward to one day having my own vineyard.

After graduation, I plan to enroll in medical school to pursue my dream career as a surgeon or doctor, while working in a vineyard. I want to obtain more knowledge about grapevines and someday have my own vineyard and produce wine.

I consider myself extremely blessed to be one of the E3 recipients. E3 allows me to focus on my education and participate in extracurricular activities by reducing my out-of-pocket expenses. Without E3, I would have to take out loans and work another part-time job to meet the expense of tuition and books. Thank you so much for your kindness. Simply thanking you is insufficient to express my deep gratitude for your generosity, which has allowed me to further my study.

I've learned a lot about saving and investing thanks to E3. Saving is essential since it protects you in the event of a financial crisis. Saving money can also assist you in making significant purchases, avoiding debt, reducing financial stress, and gaining a greater sense of financial independence. I learned about the many types of investing, as well as the benefits and risks of investing, throughout the E3 program. This isn't something I'll probably learn in school.

A lot. I was able to pay off my tuition for the first two years of college with the support of E3. I didn't need to borrow money. This is extremely beneficial to me because I did not want to finish with a large amount of student debt.

I chose Lewis & Clark College because it is a small liberal arts college with reduced class sizes, which allows me to get to know both my professor and my classmates better. Furthermore, Lewis & Clark College is a beautiful campus that is only 40 minutes away from my home. I have independence and am gaining college experience while staying near to my family. I decided on Asian studies as a degree since it piqued my curiosity. All the other majors that were available to me were uninteresting to me. Learning about the culture, history, and traditions of China's countries, as well as learning a new language, is a fascinating experience.

Following graduation, I intend to work for a company that assists the refugee community. I want to be able to put the knowledge and talents I've acquired in college to good use. I am extremely passionate about improving access to resources for underserved communities.

The E3 funding that I received the last 4 years of college was absolutely a game changer for me. Because of this financial aid, several other scholarships, and working the entire time I was in college, I was able to go to school debt free. This was my goal from the beginning, and E3 helped me do this. Your generosity has impacted me and my education for many years to come. Thank you so much.

Saving and investing has always been something I am passionate about. E3 helped me to put into practice the strategies and financial stewardship I'm enthusiastic about.

I wouldn't say that it had no effect, but I had already committed to making it through college debt free whatever it took, and E3 helped me get there. However, I never had an intention of quitting part way through.

I chose Corban University because I am passionate about their Christian ministry degree. I’ve learned a ton from it and I knew that it would equip me for my future, both in the workplace and in terms of personal growth.

After graduation, I am not exactly sure what I plan on doing. I just recently got married, so I don't feel a ton of pressure to get a job right away. I want to take a step back and really consider what type of work I want to pour myself into. Whether or not it becomes a paying job, I know that I want to volunteer and love people in my community both at church, and through other organizations. My deepest desire is to make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ and spread the hope that he has given me to others.

E3 is important to me because it reaches out and helps people who are in need. It also taught me about many different aspects of financing and financial information which I am very appreciative of! Thank you!

It has taught me to save slowly and cautiously, as well as smartly.

E3 has not only helped me learn how to save so that I have money for college but is why I am able to continue my enrollment.

I chose my college because it is one of the only private Christian colleges. I chose my major because I want to have a career focused on helping people.

Become a Registered Nurse and give back to the community.

E3 matching funding is meaningful to me as it has given me the opportunity to continue my education and learn of additional financial services that can benefit me throughout my life.

The E3 Matched College Savings Program influenced my decision to continue enrollment at my college as it has shown me the value of prioritizing and saving money towards my future and present decisions. Additionally, the program provides recipients a main contact to make sure they succeed and meet the requirements within the program.

I chose Warner Pacific University as it is close to home, and it is an institution that guides future leaders. I have chosen digital media and communications for my major, as I am able to use my artistic creativity and creative thinking skills. Additionally, I desire to learn what areas I can improve in and learn about leadership or community development.

After graduation, I plan to seek job opportunities within my community. I hope to have connections through Warner Pacific University and explore what options may be available to me. I hope to remain connected to my college and the people that have always guided me through my college journey.

This matching fund is meaningful to me because the financial support for my spring semester and the useful online financial lessons helped me learn things I didn't know before. Thank you for making this possible for me!

It taught me a lot of investing skills and tools, such as government bonds and stocks, and mutual bonds. I will consider these options in the near future.

My participation in E3 influenced me to work harder toward my goal and stay in my school to be more involved.

I chose Willamette University because of its proximity to the state capital. I originally wanted to major in political science, but I realized I wanted to pursue philosophy instead.

After graduation, I plan to go to law school to focus on environmental protection law. I am considering participating in the 3+3 law program, which is a program that allows me to take 3 years undergrad and then accelerate to take 3 years of classes in the law school.