CRISIS IN STUDENT FINANCIAL NEED
Presidential Panel discussion was held on
Nov. 1
A college education is more essential than ever — and more expensive than ever. Yet there is not enough financial aid available for qualified students who need help covering the costs. What are area colleges doing about it?
Seeking solutions to this crucial problem, the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis hosted a special session with the chief executives of several of our region’s top institutions of higher education.
On Sunday, November 1, chancellors Mark Wrighton of Washington University in St. Louis, Elizabeth Stroble of Webster University, Zelema Harris of the St. Louis Community College system, and Brady Deaton of the University of Missouri-Columbia, discussed how their schools are dealing with the issue.
(L-R) Mark Wrighton, Elizabeth Stroble, Zelema Harris, Brady Deaton
Kim Clark (above), a senior writer for U.S. News & World Report and specialist on the issue of higher education finance, was the moderator.
Audience questions were answered.
Students shared their story about how financial assistance from The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis made it possible for them to pursue higher education.
The event was held at the theater auditorium at COCA (
Center
of
Creative Arts
) and followed by a reception where information and further discussions were in ample supply.
