“As a first generation college student, I felt a great deal of pride the first time I walked into Chatt State.  I was also a “non-traditional” student – which comes with a need for balance between my wife, my 50-hour a week job, and a full course load.  Thanks to the First in the Family scholarship, I was also able to balance my bills with my tuition.  The faculty here made the material easy to absorb, and the flexible class schedule was crucial in allowing me to graduate on time.  I enjoyed my time here so much, I am now the Benefits Coordinator for Chatt State!”