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Clayton State University President Tim Hynes gathers with students in the James M. Baker University Center. Your gift, in the amount of your choice, can make it possible for Clayton State students to continue their academic coursework and make their dreams of earning a degree real.
YOU CAN MAKE A DREAM REAL
DREAM MAKERS SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE
For many Clayton State University students, finding the eco- nomic resources to remain enrolled can mean the difference in celebrating dreams made real or watching dreams fade away.
According to a 2012 statistic, 78 percent of Clayton State stu- dents demonstrate financial need, and 69 percent still had an unmet need even after receiving scholarships, grants or loans. In addition to student loan debt, Clayton State students often work more than one job to continue to pursue their dream of a college degree.
To help students maintain their course towards graduation, Clayton State introduced the Dream Makers Scholarship Ini- tiative in 2013. Through this initiative, donors – including fel- low students – can permanently change a student’s life.
“The greatest advantage the Dream Makers initiative offers is a spectrum of choices,” explains Vice President of External Relations Kate Troelstra. “Clayton State University ensures that the final decision on how you impact a student’s life through scholarship funding is completely up to you. You may choose to help a Clayton State student that meets criteria im- portant to you: those who are first-generation college students, from a specific college or department, or have urgent financial needs. Or you may prefer to assist students who show excep- tional academic promise or those who are so close to receiving their degree, but need support financially to make it to the fin- ish line. With Dream Makers, the choice is yours today... and the impact you make is forever.”
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