Of those, 145 were first-time freshmen from Detroit public schools, 244 Detroit residents that are first-time freshmen, and 1,021 undergraduates who are Detroit public schools alumni. WSU had more than 1,200 students qualify for similar funding last year and believe it will add another 100 students for the upcoming year. Wayne State said approximately one-third of its current 3,975 freshman class would have benefited from the pledge. The Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge is funded as a “last dollar in scholarship,” meaning students fill out a FAFSA and receive available state and federal dollars and then WSU will fill any financial gap through institutional scholarships and grants. The university offers emergency grants, housing scholarships and food pantries, that students must apply for separately, officials said. WSU offers a 30% tuition discount to students enrolled during spring and summer semesters.Īdditional expenses are not covered, including, housing, books, transportation and meals. The Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge will only be available for fall and winter semesters.
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