Financial Supports

Wednesday, May 6, 1998

Financial Supports

FINANCIAL: Tram Lin Ho

Tram Linh Ho’s enthusiasm and commitment to the position of
financial supports commissioner make her the best choice for the
office.

Although both of the FSC candidates turned in their applications
late, Ho managed to prove her dedication to the job while
maintaining clear, realistic goals in mind. However, the fact that
she turned the application in late detracts from her ability to
convince us of her self-motivation.

Nevertheless, Ho’s platform demonstrates that she has done her
research; she will be going into her job well-prepared. One of her
key objectives is to make the office useful to students.

In addition to working with the EVP’s office to lobby with USSA
and UCSA on financial aid issues, closer to home, Ho plans to train
students to be financial aid advocates. These advocates would act
much as the ASK counselors do, assisting and informing students on
matters pertaining to financial aid. Ho will also work to
coordinate high school outreach efforts with the academic affairs
commissioner and to expand the Scholarship Resource Center to make
it more accessible to a greater number of students.

Additionally, Ho has a better understanding of the position than
does Marc Olsen, the other candidate. Ho proposed implementing
another program in addition to the four existing Student Retention
Center programs – retention for Southeast Asian students. An
original, and highly plausible, concept.

Also, Ho’s involvement with various student organizations on
campus, her leadership experience and dedication showed The Bruin
she was capable of taking on the position.

Ho’s chief goal, to help facilitate the financial aid process
for students, is an admirable one, and one The Bruin completely
supports.