Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Immaculata lowers tuition to make college more affordable
Immaculata University in East Whiteland announced it has initiated the “Immaculata Advantage” to focus on making college more accessible and also affordable.
In addition, a rebalancing of its tuition and scholarship structure will be introduced that will better reflect the actual “bottom line” that full-time undergraduate students pay per academic year.
Starting in fall 2017, tuition will be reduced by 25 percent to $26,500.
Along with last year’s 10 percent reduction in room and board, Immaculata said, it is demonstrating its commitment to accessibility for students.
The Immaculata Advantage allows prospective students, who may have forgone the university as an economically viable option due to its published tuition under the high-tuition, high-discount model used widely for years in the private college market, to make their decisions on a much more accurate basis.
Once institutional, federal and state aid are applied many students will have a more manageable financial gap, meaning less out of pocket or smaller loans. Additionally, as part of this new initiative, students’ SAT/ACT scores will be optional when applying for most majors at Immaculata allowing for a more holistic approach to college acceptance.
“With nearly 75 percent of jobs requiring an undergraduate degree within the next five years, I wholeheartedly believe that our Immaculata Advantage will allow families the ability to send their sons and daughters to college,” stated Immaculata President Sister R. Patricia Fadden.
“The IHM congregation, with over 165 years of educating young people, has shown an undying dedication to providing quality education to the broadest possible pool of students.
“Immaculata has always strived to be affordable to our students which is why we saw a 16 percent increase in enrollment last fall. Immaculata continues to make college affordable so that more people can attend.”
Royer-Greaves focuses on future care
Royer-Greaves School for Blind – a school and adult training program in Paoli serving children and adults with visual, cognitive and other disabilities – will host a free workshop at 1 p.m. on Jan 21 aimed at preparing those responsible for the special children and adults to plan for them with confidence.
It will take place in the Royer-Greaves gym, located on campus at 118 S. Valley Road, Paoli, Pa., 19301.
“‘How can I be sure this person I love will have what they need for a safe and fulfilling life after I’m gone?’ is the a common question I receive from our parents and guardians,” said Royer-Greaves Executive Director Vicky Mayer. “Royer-Greaves is pleased to host this workshop to help those who care for children and adults with disabilities answer this very fundamental question.”
The event is also an opportunity for anyone looking for a day school for a child with visual and cognitive or other impairments, or training, respite or residential program for an adult with disabilities, to learn more about Royer-Greaves. Tours will be given, information provided, and questions answered, Mayer said.
RSVP to pbergmaier@1847financial.com or visit www.royergreaves.org.