The dream of achieving higher education can seem even more daunting, especially for those who were diagnosed as children. Physically and emotionally, it’s already hard enough to battle cancer as you grow up before you even add on the financial toll of treatment options. Luckily, there are resources available to help offset the costs of higher education for cancer survivors.

College is a goal many kids aspire to reach, but what happens when cancer alters your charted course? How much more difficult is it to achieve higher education while recovering physically and financially? For cancer survivors like Bri Marsden, affording college can be a daunting task.