<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/blogs/legislative-news/2025/removing-barriers-to-college-through-advocacy.aspx" dsn="blogs"><featured/><pubDate>01/24/2025</pubDate><title>Removing barriers to college through advocacy</title><description>High school is a pivotal time for planning your future, but for so many students, the path to higher education feels unclear and overwhelming. The process of filling out applications, completing the FAFSA, and searching for scholarship opportunities can be daunting.</description><author>Isabella Flores</author><category>intern</category><image><img src="" alt=""/></image><image-caption/></item>