Over the years, the Wellesley Students Aid Society has helped tens of thousands of Wellesley College students succeed in school and beyond. We provide tuition assistance, short-term emergency loans, and support for necessities such as gift cards for textbooks and clothes to get students through the winter or a job interview. In these and many other ways, WSAS opens the possibility of a Wellesley education to smart, dedicated women of all means.
Success Stories
Many WSAS beneficiaries—as current students, recent graduates, or alumnae—have shared their story with an enclosed note, a post on our Facebook page, or as a presentation at our annual meeting. All of the stories are as unique as the individuals telling them, and yet share the common theme of WSAS support. Below are just a few recent examples.
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“The work that WSAS does to support students, especially first-gen and low income students like me, is irreplaceable and deeply important.”
WSAS helped Sam Elliott ’25 with Amazon gift cards which she used for essentials and little things to bring her joy, and with emergency loans and clothes from the Clothes Closet, which kept her safe during difficult times.
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“WSAS has really been an important pillar to my journey in Wellesley! I’m forever grateful.”
WSAS helped Frida Ntika ’25 with Amazon grants, winter clothing, application fees, and physical therapy expenses.
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“WSAS support in all forms has allowed me to take make the most of my Wellesley education.”
Help with things like school supplies, dress clothing, and a winter coat alleviated stress for Trisha Lopez ’25 so that she could fully focus on her education and enjoying the opportunity to live and study at Wellesley.
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“It made a huge difference to know people were looking out for me. I can never thank you enough for that and for the lasting sense of safety and love it gave me.”
An independent student with no family help, Eve Butterworth ’25 received help with a medical expense and school supplies. The senior gift will help with her transition to graduate school.
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“As I started my undergraduate journey, I found myself astounded by the ways in which I felt supported on campus by the Wellesley Students’ Aid Society.”
Daughter of Korean immigrants and raised in Hawai’i, Isabella Chung ’24 graduated magna cum laude with honors, one of the first college graduates in her family. WSAS provided her with winter clothing assistance and other supports, including funds to replace a broken laptop following a family emergency.
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“… [T]he Aid Society has been a constant source of unwavering support for its students, who otherwise, have nothing to fall back on.”
WSAS provided Sumaiyea Uddin ’24 with grants for wisdom teeth surgery, phone bill assistance, laptop repair, and eyeglass replacement. After Wellesley, she attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education where she concentrated on education in non-traditional settings.
Do you have a WSAS story that you would like to share?
Well, we want to hear from you! Please let us know how your experience with WSAS affected your education and your life. Please email your WSAS story to Kat Longee at klongee@wellesley.edu. Stories that we receive may be posted on our website, on our Facebook page, or printed in our annual bulletin.