| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.69 |
| Liaison | David Petree |
| Submission Date | June 4, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Guilford College
PAE-10: Affordability and Access Programs
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Tania
Rachkoskie Senior Associate Director of Admission Admissions |
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Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s participation in federal TRIO programs:
Guilford College does not host TRIO programs on campus, but they've had TRIO groups visit campus for tours and information sessions. In addition, we have added college fairs sponsored by TRIO programs.
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A brief description of the institution’s policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students?:
Based on the info provided on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) we determine a families Estimated Family Contribution. Through a combination of merit scholarship, grants, federal, state, and a limited number of endowed scholarship, we assemble financial aid packages for all students showing financial need.
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A brief description of the institution’s programs to equip the institution's faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
Guilford by its very nature and core values is equipped to serve a brief description of the institution's programs to prepare students from low income backgrounds for higher education.
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A brief description of the institution’s programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
Through SACAS, NACAC and CACRAO, we participate in programs like camp college that exposes low-income (and minority) students to the college search process.
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A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
As a college that believes in equality, we do not have any scholarship set aside for low-income students. The very process of granting financial aid to students who have demonstrated level of need provides grants and scholarships (from the college, state and federal government).
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A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
Guilford College admission staff members travel across the country conducting "preparing for college" workshops at high schools and other community organizations. These programs include families from all income levels.
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A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
Our primary markets are on the East Coast with North Carolina being the state where we draw the largest number of students. We encourage students from all backgrounds to apply and attend Guilford College. We work with national and regional outreach organizations (Prep for Prep, TEAK, LEDA, AVID, College Horizons, College Vision,and KIPP)to recruit students to Guilford College. In addition, we participate in college fairs (i.e. Alcanza)that have a special focus on minority and low income students.
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A brief description of the institution’s other admissions policies and programs:
The goal of the Guilford College admission process is to identify those applicants who will benefit most from a Guilford education and contribute to the Guilford community. The admission committee thoroughly reviews each applicant to determine academic preparation as well as evaluate other qualities such as leadership, creativity, and school and community involvement.
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A brief description of the institution’s other financial aid polices or programs:
For first-year applicants, we consider the coursework and grades (weighted and unweighted GPA), with the expectation that you will have at least four college-preparatory courses each year, although no specific number of courses is required, and with the hope that you have challenged yourself with any available advanced courses. To that extent that we can, we also consider the level of competition in your high school.
Applicants who choose Guilford's Test Optional Policy must also submit the Test Optional Form and have an admission interview, either on campus or by telephone. Students are responsible for scheduling an interview.
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A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs not covered above:
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The website URL where information about programs in each of the areas listed above is available:
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