Friday, March 20, 2009
USI offers new scholarships for adults
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The University of Southern Indiana is offering a scholarship program to recognize academic achievement and provide financial assistance to adult learners as they complete their first undergraduate degree. “Finding the money to pay tuition and other college expenses is often difficult for adult part-time students, particularly those with family commitments and other financial obligations,” said Dr. Ed Jones, vice provost for outreach and dean of Extended Services. “Access to financial aid for part-time students is limited, both at USI and from state financial aid programs. This new scholarship program is being established to expand opportunities for adult students to complete a degree.” The first Adult Learners Scholarships will be awarded in the 2009-2010 academic year and will offer up to $2,000 for tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. Jones said, “While each scholarship is not large, the award may be all that is needed for the student to meet a shortfall in personal finances that will enable him or her to continue their education. Completing a degree provides a valuable credential for adults, particularly in today’s economic environment and our goal is to create more options for more adults to earn those credentials.” Applicants must be current students, age 25 or older, and have a completed FAFSA on file with USI. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, financial need, and an essay submitted with the application. The completed application, essay, and letter of support from a USI faculty or staff member should be submitted to: Adult Learner Scholarship, Extended Services, 8600 University Blvd., Evansville, IN 47712. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2009. For more information, contact Lee Ann Wambach, academic program manager in Extended Services, at 812/464-1879 or lwambach@usi.edu. For more information, go to www.usi.edu/extserv/AdultScholarship.asp. Wendy Knipe Bredhold News & Information Services 812/461-5259 or wkbredhold@usi.edu |
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