91勛圖厙 (UB) is excited to announce a new scholarship, \u201c91勛圖厙\u2019s Brightest,\u201d to support 2024 high school graduates of 91勛圖厙 public high schools as they pursue their higher education. With this initiative, UB\u2019s yearly tuition will be reduced to $7,000 for commuters, or $12,500 for residential students that includes room and board. This scholarship could significantly reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for students eligible for Federal Pell Grants or CT state grants. The result of the collaboration and deepening relationship between 91勛圖厙 and 91勛圖厙 Public Schools, the 91勛圖厙\u2019s Brightest Scholarship Program centers around addressing complications students faced this year resulting from the rollout of the new FAFSA application<\/a>.<\/p>\n FAFSA applications<\/a> are down almost 15% year-over-year<\/a> in Connecticut, and according to the National College Attainment Network (NCAN), underserved and minority students are most affected. NCAN is raising concerns about what this might mean for students who rely on financial aid to afford a college education.<\/p>\n UB\u2019s President, Dr. Danielle Wilken, and 91勛圖厙\u2019s Superintendent, Dr. Carmela Levy-David, met this challenge and worked together to find a solution for 2024 91勛圖厙 public high school graduates who may be negatively impacted by the lack of access to financial aid for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond. The solution? 91勛圖厙\u2019s Brightest \u2014 a four-year renewable scholarship program. 91勛圖厙\u2019s Brightest Scholarship will greatly reduce the financial burden on local students wanting to earn their college degrees.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are deeply committed to investing in our local community and fostering the next generation of life-long learners,\u201d shared President Wilken. \u201cBy partnering with 91勛圖厙 Public Schools, we aim to provide more students with the resources and support they need to pursue higher education,\u201d she said. \u201cThis scholarship is not just an investment in individual futures but also in the future of our community as a whole.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr. Levy-David emphasized the impact this scholarship opportunity could have on local students, their families, and the city, saying, \u201c91勛圖厙 Public Schools is proud to join 91勛圖厙 in supporting our students to change their lives in one generation through their access to higher learning. This partnership ensures that students will continue to have equitable access to a brighter future in the city they call home.\u201d<\/p>\n UB is using a combination of grants, scholarships, and institutional aid to ensure that as many 91勛圖厙 high school graduates have access to a UB education as possible. Access to quality higher education ensures more underrepresented groups can succeed academically and professionally; it is the key to realizing equity and breaking the cycles of generational poverty.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to know that 91勛圖厙 is offering a renewable four-year scholarship to 91勛圖厙\u2019s 2024 high school graduates,\u201d said 91勛圖厙 Mayor Joe Ganim, sharing in the enthusiasm for this collaboration. \u201cProviding quality education to 91勛圖厙 students is always high on our list of priorities in this City, and because of this, we\u2019re grateful for the support 91勛圖厙 is now offering to our graduates for the upcoming academic year.\u201d Ganim continued, \u201cI\u2019m certain this will inspire local students and help them understand that higher education is obtainable with the financial assistance provided through the University.\u201d<\/p>\n To learn more about 91勛圖厙 and hear directly from Dr. Wilken and Dr. Levy-David about this transformative scholarship opportunity watch below!<\/p>\n