# First Student Funded For Spring 2022 Semester | Arbol

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- Published at: 2021-11-26 00:14:37 UTC
- Updated at: 2025-07-09 03:20:50 UTC

## Author
David Gonzalez

## Subject
Arbol

## Content
In October 2021, Sarah Ash, an aspiring virologist at Washington State raised $3,000 from 10 supporters to cover her school expenses that aren't covered under tuition and personal expenses such as a bike for her to travel from home to her classes.Sarah is one of 15 students referred by the Urban League of Rochester that is actively participating in Arbol's closed beta program. Arbol's goal is to fund all students participants by Q1 2022.Here's Sarah's testimonial:"I am absolutely elated to be part of the first group of students who are able to experience Arbols platform. The knowledge and passion of the employees is observable not only in the project’s concept, but also in their communication and quality of their work. Throughout my entire experience, I’ve received transparency in what their requirements from students are, the service they’re providing, the progress they’re making, and what I can expect in the coming future."Sarah Ash