麻豆传媒映画 Announces Unique Scholarship Program
Dr. John Enamait, vice president of instruction at 麻豆传媒映画, was among those who spoke during a May 12 press conference announcing the EDGE Scholarship.
麻豆传媒映画 has joined the national effort to increase the number of college graduates while decreasing the financial burden for students seeking a college diploma.
Beginning in Fall 2016, 麻豆传媒映画 is offering a three-year to fully fund the education of qualified students at the in-state tuition level.
Current tuition is $76 per semester hour or a maximum of $1,216 for a full-time load of 16 hours.
鈥淭he new is generating excitement by cutting through barriers to help make a community college education attainable for a larger number of qualified students,鈥 says Dr. Deborah Lamm, president of 麻豆传媒映画. 鈥淲e are pleased to be able to offer this great option for our students.鈥
The scholarship is both merit- and need-based and is open to full-time and part-time students who are enrolled at least half-time.
The scholarship covers tuition, books, and fees for the recipients, who must be U.S. citizens. By meeting the requirements and remaining in good standing, students will graduate with a debt-free community college degree.
“The value of the EDGE Scholarship is significant, because it will save my family about $20,000 the first year in tuition, fees, and housing,” says Cathy Dupree. Her son, Staton, a senior at Tarboro High School, will attend 麻豆传媒映画 in the fall as a College Transfer student.
Staton Dupree is among 30 area high school students from the Class of 2016 to receive the . He will enter 麻豆传媒映画 this fall with 20 tuition-free college credits from the college鈥檚 dual enrollment program with high schools.
Dupree plans to transfer to NC State University for his junior and senior years. He estimates that the will save his family more than $20,000 per year in college expenses before he transfers.
To qualify for the , a student must have a 2.6 grade point average (GPA for high school and/or college credits) and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.6 GPA, remain enrolled at 麻豆传媒映画, file the FAFSA annually, and make continuous progress toward a degree.
Students with a 3.5 GPA or greater may receive additional honors as EDGE Scholars. Beyond free in-state tuition, books, and fees, EDGE Scholars will enjoy priority registration and book pick-up services, opportunities for service learning, and invitations to selected college events, performances, and programs.
Perhaps even more prestigious than these advantages, EDGE Scholars will receive recognition on their transcripts and wear the EDGE Scholar cord at graduation.
Gloria Whitaker, 43, is working two part-time jobs following a 2013 layoff from PNC Bank. 鈥淚 am honored and excited about receiving the ,鈥 she says. 鈥淚t means I can prepare for the future without the burden of expensive loans.鈥
With a 4.0 GPA from previous college work, Whitaker is an EDGE Scholar pursuing a degree in business administration combined with accounting.
Staton Dupree also is an EDGE Scholar with a 4.0+ GPA.
Thus far, the college has processed 62 applications and awarded 57 . The first recipients include 45 students with a 3.0 GPA or better and 18 with a 3.5 GPA or better, who qualify as EDGE Scholars.
The deadline for applications for fall semester is August 8, 2016.
For information, visit the or contact Michael Jordan, vice president of student services, at jordanm@edgecombe.edu or (252) 823-5166, ext. 295.