Tuition-Free Collegesby Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger 10 Dec 2008 12:44 PM
Tuition-free programs are closer to loan programs that don't have to be paid back. There aren't that many of these programs around, but the positive side for you is that not many people know about these programs at all. Tuition-free colleges have been around for more than a century. Students can attend tuition free because of large donations and grants that are given to the schools for this purpose. There are many different programs around, and most will require that the student study in a particular area, such as liberal arts, engineering, art, etc. Many tutiton-free college programs have some work study requirements that students must fulfill. These will vary by the program and could be anything from working in a school-related business, such as a farm, or participating in certain campus activities. Tution-free programs are usually offered by colleges and universities that are already hard to get into, so it helps if the student is is doing well academically before college. Geographically, these programs vary, from city colleges to those "out in the middle of nowhere." Tutition-free programs can save a student on average $32,000 a year on tuition, but the student will still have to come up with room and board on his own in most cases. Still, it is a way for students to be able to afford college and graduate without extensive loans to repay. Related Articles: State College Costs Unaffordable Community Colleges Gaining in Popularity New Plans to Graduate Kids in 10th Grade America's Best Colleges for 2009 Learn more about Mary Ann Romans  Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, the kids and a 16-pound cat. Relevanteducation tags User Comments Momlikeyou (5) 17 Dec 2008 10:53 AMSCHOLARSHIP HELPS FAMILIES IN THE BATTERED FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation Expands Scholarship Criteria New York, NY (December 17, 2008) - Each year, the Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation (www.gordonrich.org) awards college scholarships worth $50,000 over four years to five students whose parents or guardians work in the financial services industry. Because of the magnitude of lost financial jobs, the Foundation has recently expanded its criteria to encompass students whose parents or guardians have, or had, a career in finance. "Many families in the financial services industry have fallen into economic hardship because a parent is now unemployed," said MaryAnn Rich, the widow of Gordon A. Rich, in whose memory the scholarship was created and a director of the Foundation. "We wanted to make sure those families weren't excluded from the scholarship so we broadened our criteria to include families who had worked in the industry, as well." The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation is now accepting applications from high school seniors for grants beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year. The need-based scholarship supports the higher education goals of five students each year who are awarded $12,500/year for four years. Scholars must demonstrate high academic achievement, integrity of character, potential leadership and financial need. The application deadline is Saturday, February 28, 2009. ### About The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation was created to honor the memory of Gordon A. Rich, a man of extraordinary talent, energy and persistence with a passion for life. Gordon was extremely bright, hard working, a superb athlete, an accomplished pianist, a master chef and wine connoisseur, an advisor to corporations and their leaders and a loving father and husband. His effusive personality combined with a genuine interest in the well being of others yielded him a plethora of friends from all walks of life. For more information, please visit www.gordonrich.org. Community Tags College costs, free college tuition, financial aid Discuss this article
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