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A reader sent me an e-mail requesting that I link scholarship information at this link:
I have no relationship or connection with Boom and Bucket other than posting this link.
Background.
The "Boom and Bucket" reader had seen a post on the blog with regard to Williston State College scholarships. That blog was posted back in 2014.
I posted all of that on the blog early this week but today the Marketing Director at Williston State College sent me an e-mail telling me the college has updated their scholarship information and asked if I could update the blog.
The Williston State College scholarship information is linked here.
Dated October 30, 2024, the press release states that WSC has introduced a newly restructured scholarship program designed to provide students with great control and flexibility.
The updated Homesteader Scholarship now offers up to $4,000 per year, allowing students to use funds for not just tuition and fees, but also for books, housing, and food. This expanded coverage provides greater freedom for students to tailor their aid to meet their personal financial needs, giving them more control over how they manage college expenses.
“By expanding the scope of how scholarship funds can be used, we’re helping students make their financial aid go further,” said Hunter Berg, Executive Director of the Williston State College Foundation. “This flexibility means that more students can afford college without the financial strain that often comes with hidden costs like housing and books.”
The newly revised WSC scholarships:
- Offer up to $4,000 per year: Funds can be applied toward tuition, fees, books, housing, and food.
- Comprehensive coverage: Scholarship dollars now cover a variety of college-related costs, helping students manage more than just tuition.
- Maximized aid: Scholarships are applied after federal grants such as Pell Grants, allowing students to make the most of their available resources.
Hopefully that's all correct. If any of the above information is incorrect or needs to be edited, please let me know.
On another note, something I think about often:
Both my brother and I benefited from low-interest rate loans from the Alva J. Field Memorial Trust many, many years ago.
