In this episode of Trail Mix, host Carter Wingfield talks with Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs Allison Scott and Financial Aid Advisor Michele Giron about how financial aid helps students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College reduce financial barriers and achieve their educational goals. The conversation explores the role of the FAFSA, the importance of financial literacy, and the many funding opportunities available to students, including federal and state grants, institutional scholarships, work-study opportunities, and support programs for student parents and veterans. The Financial Aid team works one-on-one with students and families to help them understand their options, plan for college costs, and discover that higher education may be more affordable and attainable than they realize.