A note from a mom –
“ I am still very overwhelmed thinking of the great gift you are offering. When the reality of college and the cost hit us, I prayed God to show me the way, and that is when you came into our lives. You are an answer to our prayers and someday, hopefully, our son will be able help someone else in the same way.”

A note from a student –
“ Words could never express how thankful I am for your generous scholarship. Your financial aid will help me tremendously in my years of school. I also am thankful that your mentorship and friendship will be at hand when I need advice and someone to talk to. I also want to thank you for driving all the way… to see my home and meet my family, it was very thoughtful of you. Once again, with utmost gratitude- thank you. I will do my best to excel and succeed.”

A note from our first grantee –
“A Step 2 Success has been a blessing from God and I want them to know how much they have helped me achieve my goals and dreams. They have recently been helping me achieve a dream in finishing my college education at Fairmont State with a degree in Civil Engineering. Another is with guidance in helping me decide on getting a Master’s Degree. The Aarsand Foundation and the scholarship have been a blessing to me and my family and I thank God for all they have done for me. I think I speak for all college students when I say that it is a big relief when you don’t have to worry about the financial aspect of college and you can focus on your studies and achieving a college education. All I can say is THANK YOU SO MUCH to the Aarsand Foundation for helping me, along with others whom they have helped, to achieve a dream.”