ACU's newest fundraising goal, Partnering in the Journey Campaign, is to raise $50 million in financial aid to award to students. The campaign, that had already received $15.5 million from donors before it was unveiled, shows a transition from the past fundraising ventures for on-campus building projects to an investment in students on an ... [Read More…]
Thanks, donors!
"Oh Dear, Christian College" - by Ben Miller Thanks, donors! February 24, 2012 Go to the "Oh Dear, Christian College" Gallery ... [Read More…]
Campus hails new scholarship campaign
Students and faculty expect the new scholarship campaign to enhance students' experience on campus. Dr. Phil Schubert announced ACU's Partnering in the Journey Campaign, a $50 million effort to equip ACU students with a more affordable education, at the President's Circle Dinner Saturday night. Lead donors had committed $15.5 million prior to the ... [Read More…]
Minority students discuss financial burdens
During his freshmen year, California native Kenyon Jackson went to class everyday and completed assignments that he never knew if he would have the opportunity to turn in for a grade. Despite Jackson's involvement in a local church home, service and leadership organizations on campus and an apparent financial need, he was unable to officially ... [Read More…]
TEG scholars should prepare for cuts
Tuition Equalization Grants might be on the chopping block as Texas makes cuts to its budget this year. Texas students and administrators should start working now on a Plan B for college funding in the fall. The state awards eligible students in private universities up to $3,808 per school year and for students in "exceptional need," the state ... [Read More…]
State considers cuts to education grants
Finding money for college is no easy task, and for students receiving Tuition Equalization Grants, things could get harder. State budget cuts to education could significantly reduce the amount of money set aside for TEG, but administrators are doing everything they can to keep as much money in the state-funded grant as possible. TEG gives Texas ... [Read More…]
State budget slashing continues to affect student scholarships
By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor When the Texas Legislature faced a 12.5 percent shortfall in expected revenue, the resulting reductions affected students. Tuition Equalization Grant funding was reduced by 14.5 percent, said Carol McDonald, president of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas. The Legislature appropriated $162.2 ... [Read More…]
Budget crunch could hurt TEG: State’s deficit forces education cutbacks, might affect ACU
By Jonathan Smith, Staff Writer Texas' multibillion-dollar budget deficit could cause a decrease in ACU students' Tuition Equalization Grants and Texas Grants for the 2003-04 school year. TEGs and Texas Grants could be cost-cutting targets after Gov. Rick Perry's office ordered all state agencies to decrease their 2003 budgets by 7 percent. ACU ... [Read More…]