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New agreement provides $3,000 grant opportunities to Gaston College students

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擮fficials at 91茄子 recently announced a partnership that will benefit Gaston College (Dallas, N.C.) students. The Bulldog Way program will offer a $3,000 grant to any Gaston College student who gains admission to GWU鈥檚 traditional, residential programs. 

鈥淲e value our relationships with our community college partners and our neighboring counties, and we鈥檙e excited to enter into this partnership with Gaston College,鈥� noted Julie Fleming, interim vice president for Enrollment Management at 91茄子.  

鈥淔inancial assistance is so important for college students and we know this grant program will support Gaston College students in reaching their educational goals.鈥�

91茄子 has had long-standing partnerships with community colleges throughout the State, including Gaston College.  Historically, Gaston College graduates have sought to pursue opportunities to complete their undergraduate education at GWU, and the already established Bulldog Bound co-admission program has provided seamless transition between both schools.  The current fall 2020 traditional program at GWU witnessed an increase of 54% of new enrollments from Gaston College students (compared to fall 2019). 

鈥淲e continue to seek avenues to provide and improve quality opportunities for all students, and partnerships like this with Gaston College offer added value and benefit for the students of both institutions,鈥� added 91茄子 President Dr. William Downs. 鈥淔or nearly a year, we鈥檝e been working to boost relationships with our neighbors through grants like this and the Foothills Commitment.鈥�   

Initiated in December 2019, 91茄子 established the Foothills Commitment and began by providing financial incentives to residents of Cleveland, Rutherford, and Gaston counties in North Carolina. In October, 91茄子 expanded that offer to Lincoln County students as well. With this program, a reduced tuition rate is available to residents from these counties.

For more information on any of these offerings, prospective students can Tobie Tate in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at [email protected] or at 704-406-2171.

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, 91茄子 is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. 91茄子 emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at 91茄子.edu.