<p>I can personally testify that it is true. Twice during my d's stay at Smith, our family - already receiving excellent (and much needed) financial aid - suffered major health setbacks - aggressive cancer for my wife, then a major heart attack for me. And twice, within 30 days, Smith not only increased our aid, but a dean was in contact with my d. to make sure she was all right, and had someone to talk to about what was going on. </p>
<p>Perhaps that would happen elsewhere - I wouldn't know. But we will always be grateful.</p>
<p>What really struck me in this article was the phrase,
“Those aren’t charitable actions. They’re investments in educational equity.”</p>
<p>This is an extremely progressive and compelling statement.
If only more schools took this stand in regards to low-income students and their families.</p>
<p>And, mini, I am so happy to hear that your daughter is receiving the kind of financial and emotional care that everyone needs at the college level. </p>
<p>I hope that I am able to join these innovative and caring professors in September this year. This is just another reason out of the many that I am applying to Smith college.</p>
<p>Mini, that’s a great article for other colleges and universities to understand how Smith is successful in reaching and caring for needy students. I’m so proud that Smith has a commitment to social equity through education.</p>