Stories

Real families. Real decisions. Real results.

Here you’ll find honest stories from parents and students

who found creative ways to graduate with little or no debt.

We hope these experiences help guide your own journey.

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I’m Starting Computer Science in the Fall

I’m Starting Computer Science in the Fall

May 4, 2026

We Negotiated $14,000 More in Aid

We Negotiated $14,000 More in Aid

May 4, 2026

All Three Kids Graduated Debt-Free

All Three Kids Graduated Debt-Free

May 4, 2026

I Took a Gap Year

I Took a Gap Year

May 4, 2026

I Got Stuck With Terrible Loans Because I’m Not a Minority

I Got Stuck With Terrible Loans Because I’m Not a Minority

May 4, 2026

I’m Offering Private Loans Up to $50,000 to Help Local Students

I’m Offering Private Loans Up to $50,000 to Help Local Students

May 4, 2026

My Fitness Side Hustle Paid My Entire Tuition

My Fitness Side Hustle Paid My Entire Tuition

May 3, 2026

I Wish Someone Had Told Me This Before I Signed for $48,000 in Loans

I Wish Someone Had Told Me This Before I Signed for $48,000 in Loans

May 3, 2026

I Wish I Knew Community College Was This Smart

I Wish I Knew Community College Was This Smart

May 3, 2026

My Boss Paid My College Tuition — With Conditions

My Boss Paid My College Tuition — With Conditions

May 3, 2026

My Neighbor Is Switching Colleges to Avoid $60,000 Debt

My Neighbor Is Switching Colleges to Avoid $60,000 Debt

May 2, 2026

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Naples, FL 34110

Email

Dennis@ctmls.org