EMCC eyes The W to consolidate programs - The Dispatch
Jeff Smith says could save the university, The W has begun offering an extension of East Mississippi Community College's tuition-guarantee program. Mississippi University for Women this semester began offering free tuition to Lowndes County students who've ... Many students who complete their associate's degrees at EMCC already make the move to MUW, and the school would not want to undercut EMCC's program by offering Tuition Guarantee for a full four years, Wesley said. ...

SOAR donation will support EMCC's tuition guarantee program - EMCC ...
a major gift in support of EMCC's tuition guarantee program on Dec. 7. The community organization's annual gift of $10000 will help high school graduates from Oktibbeha County take their next step toward excellence tuition-free at EMCC ... East Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the ...

With merger, name change off table, what's next for The W? - The ...
Recently, the Link has been involved with talks between MUW and East Mississippi Community College about a possible partnership between the schools. "We've been having a series of meetings. We're wondering, if they merged, ... MUW began offering a Tuition Guarantee program this semester to Lowndes County students who complete their associate's degrees at EMCC. Dr. Bucky Wesley, vice president of student affairs for MUW, says the program may be extended to cover students ...

Dealing with hogs secures college tuition for 4-H'er (02-25-2010)
Taylor has deposited her winnings in the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition, or MPACT, plan offered through College Savings Mississippi. She will enter Itawamba Community College in Fulton this fall as a freshman. ... A senior at Nettleton High School, Taylor is a starting guard on the women's basketball team. She also is on the tennis team and is a cheerleader for all sports. The youth group at her church keeps her involved with various community service ...

If school budget cuts depended on February revenues, start ...
Also, students can try to offset the college tuition increases coming down the pike with summer work. As it stands now, summer is too short for many to get any sort of meaningful summer job.. Then... get over yourselves and allow Sunday alcohol sales. ... Hopefully this panick will cause Sonny and the General Assembly to consider gambling (dogs, horses, blackjack, et al.). Gambling is people paying voluntary taxes. Too much of this money is going to Alabama and Mississippi . ...

State universities launch tuition assistance programs - The Dispatch
JACKSON - Some of Mississippi's public universities have started tuition assistance programs aimed at keeping students in school despite growing education costs. Among the programs outlined in a report released this week by the state College Board is one at Mississippi State University that pays the base tuition costs not covered by a student's financial aid. The Mississippi State Promise Program will assist eligible freshmen or community college transfers. ...

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High school students gather at EMCC for 2010 WIST Conference Print E-mail ... 26 at East Mississippi Community College's Golden Triangle campus. ... Scholars" and will receive full tuition to Mississippi State University-Meridian ...

Clay County Tuition Guarantee! - EMCC - East Mississippi Community ...
Oct 1, 2008 ... Beginning in spring 2009, high school graduates from Clay County can attend ... Representatives from East Mississippi Community College, ...

Rotary Classic Rodeo to benefit EMCC's tuition guarantee program ...
The tuition guarantee program allows qualified high school graduates to attend ... East Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of ...

EMCC tuition program removing financial barriers for families ...
Jun 22, 2009 ... "East Mississippi Community College's tuition guarantee program has been ... of an accredited high school program in the EMCC district, ...