Posted on Monday, December 19, 2016
Out of 1,400 US colleges and universities, ¾¨Ó㴫ý was included as one of 301 schools to make ScholarMatch’s College Honor Roll. Every year ScholarMatch analyzes college data to determine which schools are offering excellent opportunities for low-income and first-generation students, and ¾¨Ó㴫ý made the list of schools making a difference in these students lives.
By using public data from the US Federal Government and other public college data collection sites, ScholarMatch evaluated 1,400 schools in four main areas: financial aid, academic strength, student support services and post-graduate success – with specific consideration given to low-income students’ needs.
Only schools with strong scores made the College Honor Roll, and ¾¨Ó㴫ý received a 3.3/4.0 overall rating. Noted for its strong academics, excellent faculty and individualized attention, ¾¨Ó㴫ý scored high in categories for academics and post-grad affordability.
¾¨Ó㴫ý strives to provide a superior liberal arts education for students of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Cheryl Gerber, director of financial aid at ¾¨Ó㴫ý, says it is important for the college to understand the financial concerns of students and their families during the college search process.
“¾¨Ó㴫ý creates financial aid award packages for students on an individual basis,” says Gerber. “It is important to us to find all the ways we can meet a student’s needs to ensure their success here at ¾¨Ó㴫ý. It’s an honor to be recognized for doing so.”
As part of the Honor Roll, ¾¨Ó㴫ý is listed as an institution that has been carefully screened and graded specifically to help low-income and first generation students find a school with a supportive environment and excellent post graduate outcomes.
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ScholarMatch is a San Francisco nonprofit organization founded by author Dave Eggers that makes college possible for low-income youth by providing free college counseling services.
For more information, contact Tom Fields at 724-946-7190 or fieldste@westminster.edu.
