Financing May 2018

Arborjet "Taking Root" College Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications [Education News]

Arborjet Inc., a plant health care company, is seeking applicants for its 2018 "Taking Root" college scholarship program. For the fifth consecutive year, the scholarship program will award 10 graduating high school seniors each with a $1,000 scholarship to pursue full-time studies in Forestry, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, Entomology, Environmental Science or a related major at an accredited two- or four-year college.

Financing May 2018

Bill Gates Gives $44M To Influence State Education Plans [Education News]

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates saw an opportunity with a new federal education law that has widespread repercussions for American classrooms. His non-profit, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has given about $44 million to outside groups over the past two years to help shape new state education plans required under the 2015 law, according to an Associated Press analysis of its grants.

Financing May 2018

University Of Iowa Freezes Most Pay Increases [Education News]

The University of Iowa has frozen pay increases for teachers and other staff members until January. The Des Moines Register reports that it's not certain whether the freeze will be lifted then. University administrators blame the freeze on uncertainty about revenue there will be from tuition, fees and state allocations.

Financing May 2018

University Of Memphis Plans To Free Tuition Again This Year [Education News]

Officials say the University of Memphis is going to give students a break and freeze tuition for the 2018-19 academic year. U of M school officials say theirs will likely be the only university in Tennessee, public or private, to not increase tuition this year.

Financing May 2018

College In Missouri Unveils Free-Textbook Program [Education News]

Students taking online or evening classes at a private college in central Missouri will no longer have to pay extra fees or for textbooks with the school's new program. Columbia College President Scott Dalrymple says the school was looking at how to make college more affordable by getting rid of extra fees and combating the rising cost of textbooks.

Financing May 2018

Regents Approve Tuition, Fee Increase At Southeast Missouri [Education News]

Southeast Missouri State University's tuition and fees will increase in the fall in response to reduced state funding for universities. The Board of Regents on Friday approved a 2.1 percent increase in tuition, but waived all but 1 percent while leaving open the possibility of another increase. The Southeast Missourian reports Gov. Eric Greitens' announced budget for fiscal year 2019 would reduce funding for Southeast Missouri by $6.3 million.

Financing May 2018

Alma Mater Honors Waffle House Hero With Scholarship Fund [Education Article]

The alma mater of the man who took an AR-15 rifle from a gunman at a Tennessee Waffle House has established a scholarship fund in his name. Tennessee State University held a reception in honor of 29-year-old James Shaw Jr. of Nashville. Several businesses and organizations praised Shaw and gave him awards.

Financing May 2018

7 Scholarships Currently Available Through The HACU Scholarship Program 2018-2019

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is currently administrating seven scholarships for The HACU Scholarship program 2018-2019. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to 5,000. The application deadline for all seven scholarships is May 25.

Financing May 2018

Washington State University Increases Undergraduate Tuition [Education News]

Washington State University officials have increased undergraduate in-state tuition for the 2018-19 school year. The increase is by 2 percent, from $9,530 to $9,720. This is the second year in a row that the university has increased its tuition for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Financing May 2018

Maryland To Offer Free Tuition At Community Colleges [Education News]

Going to community college may soon be much more affordable for Maryland residents. Gov. Larry Hogan plans to sign a bill this week the covers tuition costs at community colleges for qualifying residents. The legislation was approved near the end of this year's legislative session.

Financing May 2018

UMaine System Increasing Tuition By Nearly 3 Percent In Fall [Education News]

Tuition is going up a little less than 3 percent around the University of Maine System this coming fall. The Portland Press Herald reports tuition, fees and room and board at the system's seven campuses will go up by an average of $466, which is 2.9 percent. The numbers were presented on Wednesday to the finance committee of the system's trustees.

Financing May 2018

High School Seniors And College Students Are Invited To Apply To Win $5,000 Scholarship [Education News]

Liaison Technologies is now accepting applications for the Liaison Data-Inspired Future Scholarship for the 2018 fall semester. The scholarship is for students interested in pursuing careers in helping to drive innovation and solve challenges in business and society through data. Eligible high school and college students are invited to submit a video and résumé for consideration by May 31; the fall scholarship recipient will be announced June 30.