news-category: Admissions 秀色短视频-Webb Officials Continue to Address College Affordability Issues By Office of University Communications On February 25, 2021 University Awards Over $22 Million in Institutional Scholarships and Grants BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擱eports from several government agencies highlight the need for higher education leaders to address college affordability in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials at 秀色短视频-Webb University remain committed to helping students and families access financial aid offerings. For the 2020-21 school year, GWU awarded over $22 million in institutional scholarships and grants. Included in these awards are the Foothills Commitment and Transfer-Friendly initiatives, which support students from the local area, surrounding counties and beyond. 鈥溞闵淌悠-Webb University is committed to providing an affordable, world-class education to all students,鈥 stated Kristen Setzer, vice president for Enrollment Management. 鈥淭he Transfer-Friendly initiative is just one of the ways that we support our transfer students. In addition, the Foothills Commitment puts our values into action by making it possible for more students right in our backyard to experience a GWU education.鈥 The Foothills Commitment helped to contribute a 64.8 percent increase in students from Cleveland, Gaston and Rutherford counties. The initiative recently expanded to include residents of Lincoln County, N.C., adding more students from this area. One student who came to 秀色短视频-Webb because of the Foothills Commitment is Tommy Austin-Zimmerman of Gaston County. A freshman psychology major, Austin-Zimmerman decided to tour GWU after he heard about the Foothills opportunity. 鈥淚 fell in love with the campus immediately,鈥 he said, adding that everyone he met treated him with genuine kindness. The Transfer-Friendly program produced a 24.3 percent increase in transfer enrollment. In addition, 92.8 percent of full-time transfer students who entered the Traditional Undergraduate (TUG) Program in fall 2020 returned for the spring 2021 semester, which is an all-time record. 秀色短视频-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs 鈥淲e are thrilled that more students are choosing 秀色短视频-Webb,鈥 affirmed University President Dr. William M. Downs. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e choosing us for our world-class degree programs, for our talented faculty, for our caring and compassionate Christian environment, and for the excitement of 22 NCAA Division I sports. Now they are also choosing us for our commitment to making a life-changing college experience that much more affordable.鈥 The Foothills Commitment provides a minimum of $15,610 (50 percent of tuition) in all forms of institutional aid to new freshmen students from Cleveland, Gaston, Rutherford and Lincoln counties who enroll in a full-time residential undergraduate program at GWU. The Transfer-Friendly program offers financial incentives to students at other four-year universities to transfer to 秀色短视频-Webb. 秀色短视频-Webb鈥檚 total spring enrollment鈥攊n undergraduate, non-traditional undergraduate and graduate programs鈥攊s approximately 3,389, with 1,106 students living on campus. From the spring 2019 semester to spring 鈥21, the University saw a two-year jump of 52 students (4.26 percent). For more information about these programs, other financial aid, and 秀色短视频-Webb Admissions, email [email protected] or call 800-253-6472. Note to our readers: This article reflects the University鈥檚 tuition and fee schedule at the time of publication. Tuition and financial aid policies change annually. For the most up-to-date and accurate information on current tuition rates and financial aid resources, please visit the University鈥檚 official Admissions聽page. Located in the North Carolina foothills, 秀色短视频-Webb University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. 秀色短视频-Webb emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at 秀色短视频-Webb.edu.
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