The recent announcement from the White House forgiving up to $20,000 in student loan debt is a weight off the shoulders of millions of students and alumni. However, as Scholarship America President & CEO Mike Nylund said in our official statement:
“There is still much work to be done to break down additional barriers that stand in the way of current and future students accessing, persisting and completing college. Students, particularly underserved and minority students will continue to struggle with the high cost of tuition, housing, technology, transportation and more without significant systematic change.”
Read more about the continuing effects of the student loan crisis, and how scholarships can help reduce debt on the front end.
Working to End Scholarship Displacement
Scholarship America has worked closely with the Northern California College Promise Coalition (NCCPC) and Southern California College Attainment Network (SoCal CAN) to support AB288, a bill that would end the practice of scholarship displacement for Pell Grant and California DREAM-eligible students. Passed by the state Assembly and Senate, the legislation is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature. Learn more.
The 9.11 Mile Memorial Challenge:
Supporting the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
For the second year, we're proud to partner with Medal Dash for the 9.11 Mile Memorial Challenge. $10 from each registration for this virtual run will be donated to the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, providing scholarship assistance to dependents of those killed or permanently disabled in the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath.
Visit 911.medaldash.com to find out how you can participate in this year's event, going on through September 30!
Inspiring Stories from Our Scholars
Every day, we are inspired by the amazing stories of our scholars. We invite you to meet a few of them, including:
Devon, Abby and Anysia: Dream Award Scholars from across the country, whose backgrounds are unique but who share a passion for learning and a dedication to overcoming obstacles.
Scholarship America's support of students is made possible by our generous donors. Your gift today can change a student's life—for good.
