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Lia Batista
College Affordability Advisor
I am a College Affordability Advisor at uAspire, where I support students in the Succeed Program as they navigate the financial aid process and manage the cost of college. I guide students through FAFSA completion, scholarship searches, and emergency aid applications, helping them persist and complete their degrees without unnecessary financial barriers.
Before joining uAspire, I worked as a Patient Representative at Sun River Health Center, advocating for patients, communicating their needs to healthcare providers, and connecting them to essential resources. I also served as a Bridge Coach with the College & Career Bridge for All program through the NYC Department of Education, supporting recent high school graduates with postsecondary enrollment, FAFSA completion, and transition planning.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Binghamton University, State University of New York.