College Plans Disrupted Because of Katrina?...NCU is offering a 50% discount...

I don't know the specifics behind this offer, but if anyone falls in this category, it's definitely worth looking into.

http://www.ncu.edu/

 

Pretty much all the Universities in my state are offering free tuition for those disrupted by Katrina. Perhaps NCU could do better?

 

Re: Re: College Plans Disrupted Because of Katrina?...NCU is offering a 50% discount...

And in what state might Tempest of Life be located?

 

Re: Re: College Plans Disrupted Because of Katrina?...NCU is offering a 50% discount...

Are the universities in your state offering free tuition for DL courses/degrees? Are they offering free tuition for those that do not reside in your state?

If nothing else, than maybe this thread could be a place for people to list which universities are offering assistance to Katrina’s victims.

No matter how you look at it, 50% off is much better than paying full price.

 

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My God Dave! At least they are doing something.

 

UNO coach: Other schools trying to 'loot my players'

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2150652

Just gotta love those "not-for-profit" schools trying to take advantage of UNO's misfortunes.

All class.

As a full tuition-paying student of NCU I applaud NCU's efforts.

Just my opinion

 

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It seems many schools across the country ARE offering free tuition. I appreciate NCU's gesture, but again I ask if they can't do better. Here are a few the schools stepping up to the plate and, yes, there are DL options among them.

(Oregon State)
University of Oregon
(I have heard via news reports the other Oregon State system schools will match this offer)
Lewis & Clark College
Concordia University
Willamette University (including law school)
Marylhurst University ($14,000 scholarship enough to cover tution and all fees and includes DL courses)

(Elsewhere)
University of Arkansas system
Baker College (includes DL course)
Lenoir-Rhyne College (tuition, room, and board)
University of Richmond
Franklin Pierce College (tuition, room, and board)
Franklin College
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Universities

 

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Here are other schools to add to Dave's list which are offering similar deals to Katrina-affected students:

University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City University
Salem College
University of Massachusetts system
Suffolk University in Boston and Suffolk University Law School
Lincoln College
Westminster College

 

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Some of these schools are taxpayer-supported public schools. Others have limits, and still others are NOT offering free tuition as the above posts suggest. For example:

http://www.uoregon.edu/newscenter/9.01.05-Katrina-help.html

Doesn't sound free to me

http://www.lclark.edu/cgi-bin/shownews.cgi?1125634500.1

Doesn't sound free to me, either

http://www.fpc.edu/pages/Campusnews/pressreleases.htm#katrina

Limited to one semester. Then what, full tuition if they need to stay longer?

http://www.franklincollege.edu/afcweb/release.cfm?RL=229

Franklin College Offers Free Admission to Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina

Released/Updated: 9/1/05

Limited to one semester. Then what, full tuition if they need to stay longer?

http://www.okcu.edu/news/Katrina.asp

Limited to one semester. Then what, full tuition if they need to stay longer?

Seems to me the Not-for-profit sector could be doing much better!

Just my opinion

 

Carlos

All institutions AND people have limits. All schools mentioned do in deed offer free tuition. This is something for these schools to be VERY proud of. Carlos for some reason you seem to be trying to put a very negitive spin on this. Is there a reason for that?

 

Please show me where the University of Oregon and Lewis & Clark are offering free tutiton. I can only find the following:

University of Oregon

http://www.uoregon.edu/newscenter/9.01.05-Katrina-help.html

Lewis & Clark

http://www.lclark.edu/cgi-bin/shownews.cgi?1125634500.1


Negative, not at all. I read where:

http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article310186.ece

Please explain to me how ONE (1) semester of so-called free tuition will help these poor people?

You want a new for-profit to do better. I want the not-for profits to show the way by giving at least a year to the unfortunate students. Going to a different school will be a major undertaking and these institutions know there is a good chance they will stay.

Some of these schools can afford to pay their football coaches 6-7 figure salaries. Many have solid endowments.

Certainly they can do better than they are.

Just my opinion

 

Wow Carlos...

Do you hear how you sound? Negativity and vendetta come to mind. I am guessing you feel NCU was slighted and that is your reason? You may want to reexamine your thoughts and actions.

 

Interesting how you dodge answering the questions I posed to you. I'll try again:

Please show me where the University of Oregon and Lewis & Clark are offering free tutiton. I can only find the following:

University of Oregon

http://www.uoregon.edu/newscenter/9...trina-help.html

Lewis & Clark

http://www.lclark.edu/cgi-bin/shownews.cgi?1125634500.1


Negative, not at all. I read where:

http://news.independent.co.uk/world...ticle310186.ece

quote:New Orleans will have to be abandoned for at least nine months, and many of its people will remain homeless for up to two years, the US government believes.



Please explain to me how ONE (1) semester of so-called free tuition will help these poor people?

 

Lol,

Carlos I think all the offers are generous. I even think NCU's offer is good. I just think NCU can do better. If you have trouble putting this in to perspective I think that is more than I can help you with. Perhaps you should seek the advice of others. I hope it works out for you.

 

Interesting how you dodge answering the questions I posed to you. I'll try again:

Please show me where the University of Oregon and Lewis & Clark are offering free tutiton. I can only find the following:

University of Oregon

http://www.uoregon.edu/newscenter/9...trina-help.html

Lewis & Clark

http://www.lclark.edu/cgi-bin/shownews.cgi?1125634500.1


Negative, not at all. I read where:

http://news.independent.co.uk/world...ticle310186.ece

quote:New Orleans will have to be abandoned for at least nine months, and many of its people will remain homeless for up to two years, the US government believes.



Please explain to me how ONE (1) semester of so-called free tuition will help these poor people?

 

Lol,

Perhaps you should ask again? What do you think NCU's REAL cost is per ADDITIONAL student? 50% of tuition? 30%? Less? The other offers whether for 1 week, 1 semester or 1 year cost the schools actual money. Money which in most public systems is very limited. In comparison NCU's offer is rather miserly. If that bothers you, I doubt I can help you. As I suggested before you may need to seek the advice from others.

 

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Hi Dave,

I am having trouble finding information on the free tuition you posted above.

Please show me where the University of Oregon and Lewis & Clark are offering free tutiton. I can only find the following:

University of Oregon

http://www.uoregon.edu/newscenter/9...trina-help.html

Lewis & Clark

http://www.lclark.edu/cgi-bin/shownews.cgi?1125634500.1


Negative, not at all. I read where:

http://news.independent.co.uk/world...ticle310186.ece

quote:New Orleans will have to be abandoned for at least nine months, and many of its people will remain homeless for up to two years, the US government believes.

Please explain to me how ONE (1) semester of so-called free tuition will help these poor people?

Thanks!

 

But Dave, you can help me!

Answer the following questions!

Please show me where the University of Oregon and Lewis & Clark are offering free tutiton. I can only find the following:

University of Oregon

http://www.uoregon.edu/newscenter/9...trina-help.html

Lewis & Clark

http://www.lclark.edu/cgi-bin/shownews.cgi?1125634500.1


Negative, not at all. I read where:

http://news.independent.co.uk/world...ticle310186.ece

quote:New Orleans will have to be abandoned for at least nine months, and many of its people will remain homeless for up to two years, the US government believes.

Please explain to me how ONE (1) semester of so-called free tuition will help these poor people?

Thanks!!

 

Carlos

I think you are losing perspective. I have already answered your questions whether you choose to accept it or not. I also think NCU can do quite a bit better. Their offer looks paltry in comparison to the others. In any event take care and have a great holiday.

 

Our local university Arkansas State offered to waive the out of state tuition fee for victims of Katrina. I hope they were not put out of their way too much.