GROSSMONT COLLEGE (Press Release) — This school has been selected by Scholarship America as a “Dreamkeepers Grant” school, John Colson, vice president of student services, has advised. The Dreamkeepers grants, for students facing financial emergencies, “are made to students who are enrolled in at least six units with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and can demonstrate an “emergency” need,” Colson said.
“These grants are for unanticipated emergency costs and not for costs associated with a lack of preparation or anticipation associated with the costs of a college education,” Colson explained. “Some examples of such emergencies include child care, rent, gas money, and utilities. Expenses NOT considered emergencies, and will not be covered, include tuition and fees, books and supplies and normal academic related expenses. Approved awards will be made within two business days from the point of application submission. Checks in the amount of the approved award will be co-payable to the student and the vender seeking payment (i.e. utility company, child care provider, landlord, etc) and collected by the student receiving the grant at the College Cashier window.”
The Grossmont College Financial Aid Office began allocating funds for the fall semester 2011 on Monday, September 26th. Students experiencing a one-time emergency or a financial related crisis may contact Selam Gebrekristos in Financial Aid at (619) 644-7121 for more information.
“We will allocate up to $20,000 for the remainder of the current fall semester,” Colson said. “The average Dreamkeepers’ grant ranges from $300 to $500. We will award grants until the funds are exhausted. If you have any questions regarding this process, Scholarship America, or the Dreamkeepers program please contact Michael Copenhaver or Selam Gebrekristos in Financial Aid at extension 7121. We are all excited about this opportunity to assist our students through the unexpected financial burdens associated with college and life.”
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