| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 32.91 |
| Liaison | Jay Clark |
| Submission Date | Jan. 18, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Maryville College
PAE-10: Affordability and Access Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Mark
O'Gorman Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of Environmental Studies Program Social Sciences |
Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
A brief description of the institution’s participation in federal TRIO programs:
Maryville College provides a broad range of scholarships and financial aid. Because MC has received Title III support, the US Federal government has designated MC a school serving low-income students. http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships-awards/first-year/ .
A brief description of the institution’s policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students?:
The MC Financial Aid website contains detailed information on the entire range of grant and aid programs available for high-need student aid programs available for prospective MC students. http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships-awards/first-year/ .
A brief description of the institution’s programs to equip the institution's faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
The Campus' ongoing workshop session, Summits on RESPECT, facilitates staff, faculty and student discussion on fostering better communication among members of the campus community. The sessions are part of MC's work as a member of the National Coalition Building Institute, an international non-profit leadership development network dedicated to the elimination of racism and other forms of oppression.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
The Maryville College Life Enrichment Program (MCLEP or “portfolio”) is a means to enrich and diversify the student’s educational experience through a combination of curricular and co-curricular activities. In the program each student works closely with a faculty or staff mentor to identify or design projects appropriate for his or her personal growth.
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
Scholarship available through the Asia-Pacific Foundation, The Veteran's Yellow Ribbon program and the Teacher Educations Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant and others provide opportunities for low-income students to apply and be admitted to MC. http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships-awards/first-year/ .
A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
A brief description of the institution’s other admissions policies and programs:
A brief description of the institution’s other financial aid polices or programs:
A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs not covered above:
The website URL where information about programs in each of the areas listed above is available:
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