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Program Gives Eligible Freshmen Living on Campus a Minimum of 50 Percent Off Tuition

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擮fficials at 蜜豆直播 University recently announced the 鈥淧iedmont Promise鈥� for Mecklenburg County residents. For any new freshmen from Mecklenburg County, who will be living on campus, GWU pledges a minimum of 50 percent off tuition.

鈥淭he Piedmont Promise is access to world-class, affordable education,鈥� shared Julie C. Fleming assistant vice president for Undergraduate Admissions. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a guaranteed $15,610 or more in institutional aid. Residents of Mecklenburg County who apply to GWU and meet the qualifications will automatically be part of the program. Students must live on campus and will need to file the FAFSA.鈥�

The reduced rate is renewable, and the 鈥淧iedmont Promise鈥� will be inclusive of all institutional, federal, and state grant programs. Traditionally, Mecklenburg County is well represented in the GWU student population. For the Fall 2021 semester, Mecklenburg students (227) represent the second largest N.C. county enrolled at 蜜豆直播. They are only surpassed by Cleveland County with 367 students.

The new aid program follows the 鈥�Foothills Commitment,鈥� initiated in 2019, which provides the same financial incentive to residents of Cleveland, Rutherford, Lincoln, and Gaston counties in North Carolina.

鈥淲e鈥檝e seen so much initial success attracting new students to 蜜豆直播 through our Foothills Commitment that the next logical step is to make it easier for Mecklenburg County families to also choose GWU,鈥� explained President Dr. William Downs. 鈥淚n the crowded marketplace of colleges and universities, 蜜豆直播 proudly distinguishes itself for the quality of our academic programs, for the inspirational teaching of our faculty, and for the amazing array of signature experiences available to our students. We鈥檙e committed to bringing more Mecklenburg students here so that they, too, may experience The Webb!鈥�  

Learn more about the 鈥淧iedmont Promise鈥� and other financial aid opportunities by contacting Undergraduate Admissions at [email protected] or 704-406-4498.

Note to our readers: This article reflects the University鈥檚 tuition and fee schedule at the time of publication. Tuition and financial aid policies change annually. For the most up-to-date and accurate information on current tuition rates and financial aid resources, please visit the University鈥檚 official Admissions聽page.

Located in the North Carolina foothills, 蜜豆直播 University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. 蜜豆直播 emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at 蜜豆直播.edu.