No tuition increase at Goddard, new grant announced

Related Company:Goddard CollegeThe Board of Trustees of Goddard College announced that there will be no increase in tuition or fees for the next fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014.
“Students everywhere continue to be under great financial pressure as they pursue their education,” said Acting President Avram Patt. “By not increasing tuition or fees for next year, we are making it a little easier for our current students to continue their studies, and for prospective students to enroll for the first time.”
The college also announced the Engaged Artist Award, a new grant that provides up to $2,000 to artists and writers who enroll in the Masters in Fine Arts, MFA in Creative Writing, MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts, or MA in Individualized Studies programs.
Goddard also makes scholarships and grants available through transfer agreements withcommunity colleges and other educational organizations. More on Goddard scholarships and grants can be found online at goddard.edu/scholarships.
About Goddard College
Initially founded in 1863 as the Goddard Seminary in Barre, VT, Goddard College moved to its current Plainfield campus and was chartered in 1938 by founding President Royce “Tim” Pitkin. In 1963, Goddard became the first U.S. college to offer low-residency adult degree programs. Now offering accredited MA, MFA, BA and BFA degree programs from the main campus in Plainfield, Vermont and sites in Seattle and Port Townsend, Washington, Goddard’s low-residency education model offers the best of on-campus and distance education, with experienced faculty advisors, rigorous on-campus residencies, and the freedom to study from anywhere. More at http://www.goddard.edu