| Lubbock Avalanche Journal
The Texas Panhandle is governed and governed by self-confidence, a sense of control over personal destiny, and a commitment to hard work. There is an abiding belief that this three strand cord is strong and offers the opportunity for a good life in a better world. Rising educational costs are an obstacle for students to achieve their goals.
Accessibility should be given to everyone who is willing to work and apply for a job, regardless of family income, ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, worldview or any other individual perspective, specialty or disposition. Such an opportunity cannot be an entitlement. Claim is not an opportunity, but a vice. West Texas A&M University is unique in many ways, but like most universities, there is support for students who really want to study.
Merit scholarships support applicants who have demonstrated academic ability through previous achievement, approximately 58% of all college students. Strong academic performance in high school, as evidenced by class rank, grade point average, college preparation courses, and standardized test scores, is critical. Standardized test results are increasingly being criticized because they are biased and fundamentally unfair. Any action in isolation is unfair. There are four corners of the admission box: (1) Rank (2) Grades (3) Courses (4) standardized tests. These corners define the area of willingness and the likelihood of success. Family circumstances, intellectual skills, personal engagement, energy, and a host of other idiosyncratic conditions influence the potential for achievement-oriented support. However, the challenges of the life situation should not undermine the value of merit-based scholarships for high-performing students.
At the WT, we will be offering additional performance-based scholarships to additional students from this autumn semester 2021. These grants of up to $ 8,000 per year can result in total profits of $ 32,000 on a bachelor’s degree, dramatically reducing study costs. The competition increases as the price level rises. However, students with strong but not of the highest level can still expect significant savings. WT is not unique in this endeavor. However, coupled with high operational efficiency, merit scholarships offer remarkable value through a challenging and rewarding educational experience.
WT offers various forms of scholarships and other support tailored to your needs. The most common form of student grants are the Federal Pell Grants. These needs-based awards require satisfactory academic performance. Last year, national awards totaled more than $ 28 billion. Grants, no loans, and no repayment required. It is necessary to fill out the free application for federal study grants (FAFSA). (All high school seniors in Texas are required by law to complete the FAFSA application). While there is some effort involved in this process, given the return on investment, the effort is time well spent. Pell scholarships require continuous satisfactory performance and are limited to 12 full-time semesters or six years. In addition, Texas Public Education Grants (TPEG) are available to students seeking an undergraduate degree. TPEG also requires the FAFSA / TAFSA application. In addition, WT offers the Texas Grant and several other options. There are few barriers for students in need, but students need to be informed, willing to participate and work hard.
Graduation scholarships are a special form of scholarship funding and financial aid at WT. The Dr. The Johnny and Jana Trotter Agricultural Graduation Success Plan is available to agricultural science graduates who graduate and receive up to eight long semesters at $ 5,000 per semester or $ 40,000 for the undergraduate degree. The applicant must successfully complete the course and have an average grade of at least 2.5. This postgraduate award combines the highest level of initiative and responsibility with academic performance and supports students who set a goal and achieve this goal.
There are other forms of self-help for students. Students who want to start studying in the fall can also apply for financial support. In addition, a 10-hour week during the course supports the course and helps to reduce the absolute cost of participation. In addition, such a commitment usually leads to higher academic achievement if the working hours don’t exceed 15 hours per week, according to Georgetown University. It’s especially worthwhile for students who work on campus. Such work provides a second avenue to caring community in college life. Enrolling as a student and at the same time as an employee leads to improved community support for the study and an enriched learning experience.
As students formulate their path to college in the final months leading up to fall, every means available to reduce educational spending should be pursued. There are many opportunities. At West Texas A&M University, we strive to help students graduate successfully without the stifling albatross of over-indebtedness.
Walter V. Wendler is President of West Texas A&M University. His weekly columns are available at https://walterwendler.com/.
source https://collegeeducationnewsllc.com/walter-wendler-importance-of-scholarship-support-for-college-students/
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