The Student Loan Strategy They DON'T Want You to Know About

Student loan debt is crushing a generation of entrepreneurs before they even start. But what if there's a way out they're not telling you about?

In this eye-opening conversation, Alejandra Rojas sits down with Haleini Vasquez, founder of Your Evolved Mind, to expose the truth about student debt—and the strategic paths that can save you tens of thousands of dollars. This isn't about shame or struggle medals. It's about reclaiming your financial power before debt defines your entire career.

Together, they break down the hidden opportunities most first-gen students and women of color miss: community college transfer strategies, overlooked scholarships tied to corporate ERGs, employer tuition reimbursement programs, and how to navigate higher education without sacrificing your financial future. This is the roadmap no one handed you—but you absolutely deserve.

This episode is a masterclass in strategic education planning, financial empowerment, and refusing to let systemic barriers dictate your worth. Whether you're currently in school, supporting someone who is, or still paying off loans from years ago, this conversation will shift how you see debt, opportunity, and your right to build wealth on your own terms.

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Key Takeaways:

• 42% of Latino graduates carry student loan debt—you are not alone in this struggle

• Community college can save you up to $20,000+ if you transfer strategically

• Not all credits transfer—research your path before you enroll

• Corporate ERG scholarships exist and are massively underutilized

• Essay-based scholarships are overlooked because people assume they won't win—apply anyway

• Employer tuition reimbursement programs often come with strings—know the terms before you commit

• Ask about tuition benefits during the offer stage, not the first interview

• Financial shame thrives in isolation—student debt is a systemic issue, not a personal failure

• Your degree is an investment, but it shouldn't cost you your financial freedom

• It takes an average of 35+ years to pay off student loans—don't let that be your story

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