Ashton majored in Management with a concentration in Innovation and Entrepreneurship and minored in Apparel Design & Merchandising

Quote from Ashton's Essay:

“I am incredibly honored by the opportunities that ACCESS has given me: alleviating the burden of tuition costs, giving me the responsibility and determination to succeed, and giving back to my community. 

Ashley double majored in Spanish and Psychology! 

Quote from Ashley's Essay:

"The extensive attention and care that I was granted, especially from ACCESS, is something that kept me going through the hard times, and to know that someone believed in me made all the difference in my success, so I see a future for myself where I continue to provide the same for future generations of students.”

Carmen double majored in Finance and Banking & Risk Management and Insurance!

Quote from Carmen's Essay:

"I vividly remember receiving my scholarship letter in the mail, opening it alone in my  room, and the wave of relief and astonishment that came over me as I read it. I was in a place  where despite the amount I worked, I still would not have had the resources to pay for education without going into crippling debt. Receiving the ACCESS scholarship changed the course of my  life forever."

Jackie was a Social Work major! 

Quote from Jackie's Essay:

"Growing up I understood that my successes were not about my personal gain but for the advancement of my family and my community. I have had the privilege to advance the quality of my life through the support of ACCESS, and I will use my power to ensure that others have similar opportunities."

Claire was a Middle Grades Education major! 

Quote from Claire's Essay:

“It is because of the financial security and resources that ACCESS has provided me and the support and mentorship from Mama Beth that I have had the best college experience. I have been fortunate enough to be able to focus on my studies and my relationships instead of money. I would not have made it through if it weren’t for ACCESS and all that comes with it.”

Alyssa was a Political Science Public Administration major! 

Quote from Alyssa's Essay:

“I have always remained exceptionally grateful to the ACCESS program for what it has made possible for me and my future. Without ACCESS, I would not have Appalachian, and without Appalachian, I would not have found my purpose,”