Golden LEAF scholarships available
By Phyllis Moore
Published in News on December 22, 2014 1:46 PM
Golden LEAF Foundation scholarships are available for college credit and Continuing Education occupational education students for Wayne Community College's spring semester.
Curriculum students may receive a maximum of $750 and continuing education students may receive up to $250.
Golden LEAF Scholarships can be used to assist with tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation and childcare expenses related to attending classes, as well as industry-recognized credential testing.
Completed applications, including the answer to a biographical essay question, must be turned in to WCC's Financial Aid Office by Monday, Dec. 8. Application forms are available at www.waynecc.edu/scholarships and from the Financial Aid Office.
Eligible students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at https://fafsa.ed.gov/ and demonstrate financial need, and reside in rural N.C. counties that are tobacco-dependent and/or economically distressed, including Wayne County. They must be enrolled full time to receive the maximum scholarship award.
Contact the college's Financial Aid Office at 919-739-6735 or wcc-finaid@waynecc.edu for more information.