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Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning

Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning

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Alaina Shank is the recipient of the Macy A. Zimmerman

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Alaina Shank is the recipient of the Macy A. Zimmerman Legacy Loan. Alaina graduated from Solanco High School in 2025. She is attending West Chester University, majoring in social work. In high school, Alaina was involved in the Equine Program and was employed at Giant. She is very passionate about advocating for or supporting those with mental health or special needs. Alaina and her family have been active in their local autism community. She enjoys learning sign language, painting, and reading. One of her life goals is to earn a degree in social work.

Our mission is to provide financial resources to Lancaster County residents in support of their post-secondary educational goals. Since 1961, we have provided more than $21 million in interest-free loans!

To celebrate LDHL’s 65th anniversary, we’re sharing something truly special—65 stories from current students, alumni, and past loan recipients whose lives have been shaped by interest-free student loans. Each story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together to invest in education and opportunity. 💙

Micayla Moyer is the recipient of the Luci Steele Legacy Loan. Micayla graduated from Manheim Central High School in 2025. She is attending Penn State University, majoring in secondary education. In high school, Micayla was involved in Interact Club, Spanish Club, Baron Nation Network Club, Technology Student Association, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and soccer. Her best personal trait is determination; she will always get something done. A fun fact about Micayla is that she studied abroad in Spain after graduation, and it was the best two weeks of her life. She plans to major in secondary education, social studies and minor in Spanish. Micayla plans to continue her education by eventually earning her master’s degree.

#ThankyouThursday: "Lancaster Dollars loans helped me pay for my tuition without being stressed about insane interest rates. Which is beneficial for all students with how high rates are right now! Thank you so much!" ~Alyssa C. (Indiana University of Pennsylvania)

#SuccessStory: "I attended the University of Pittsburgh for my pre-pharmacy studies and graduated from Temple University School of Pharmacy in 2021. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as a pharmacist. Pursuing higher education was always a dream of mine. I witnessed firsthand the impact that education can have, and I knew it would open doors for me both personally and professionally. Like many students, I was concerned about the financial burden of school. Even with scholarships, tuition was still very expensive, and I worried about having to take out significant loans. Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning made such a meaningful difference by providing interest-free loans. Not having to worry about interest accruing while I was in school gave me the peace of mind I needed to focus on pursuing my degree. Some of my other loans had high interest rates, and some began accruing interest while I was still in school. I am truly grateful that Lancaster Dollars offered interest-free loans along with a smooth application process." ~Shelby A.

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