Kevin is the older of two children, both of whom will be attending college. Kevin hails from Long Island and is interested in the writing program. He wants to become a historical fiction writer. His parents both work outside of the home earning around $145,000.  They have a little over $320,000 in assets, which includes equity in a home.  Kevin has saved about $1,000 from his summer job working at a local golf course.

David lives in the midwest with his 15-year-old brother and his two parents. David has expressed interest in the film program and participating in the student run theater. Both of his parents work outside of the home earning roughly $89,000 a year.  They have no savings  but do have some equity in a home.  David does not have any savings.

Thomas lives in New York City with his mom and two sisters. He is interested in the Biology program. Thomas will be the first in his family to attend college. His mom earns roughly $19,000 annually and has no assets.  Thomas does not have any savings.

Sarah lives in rural New England with her parents. She is interested in Sociology but is still undecided on her major. Her parents are self-employed earning about $42,000 annually from their small corner store.  They have $12,000 in savings and have some equity in a home. Sarah has approximately $300 in savings.

Allison lives in Sacramento, California with her parents and her older sister who is not attending college. She wants to major in Earth & Environmental Studies.  Both of her parents work outside of the home earning about $62,000 a year.  They live in a condo, which is rented, and have about $82,000 in savings.  Allison has about $1700 in savings from her summer internship.