$86,000 in Scholarships Available to Incoming Students at the College

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: February 24, 2009

CONTACT: Lisa Saunders

(845) 574 - 4244

lsaunde2@sunyrockland.edu

$86,000 in Scholarships Available to Incoming Students
at SUNY Rockland Community College

Application Deadline:March 20 for Rockland Negro Scholarship, May 15 for Knights of Pythias and July 13 for all others

Suffern, NY - Scholarships totaling $86,000 are now available for new students at Rockland Community College. Incoming students of any age, whether they are just graduating from high school or are adults wishing to enter college, are eligible to apply.

Twenty-five scholarships are available, including many for full tuition for two years, a $6,800 value. The scholarships, which are made available by the Rockland Community College Foundation, are for children of alumni, minorities, art students, nursing students, honor students and more.

A booklet listing detailed information about scholarship opportunities is available in high school guidance offices or at Rockland Community College’s Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid.

Those interested in applying for scholarships should obtain a booklet immediately since there is an application deadline, which includes all supporting documents, of March 20 for Rockland Negro Scholarship, May 15 for Knights of Pythias and July 13 for all others.

For further information, contact Admissions at 845-574-4224, Financial Aid at 845-574-4282 or visit www.sunyrockland.edu

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Rockland Community College, a unit of the State University of New York, is located 25 miles northwest of NYC. The majority of its students transfer to four-year colleges, and many find immediate employment upon earning their associate's degree or certificate. The College also offers others, from preschoolers to senior citizens, the opportunity to simply learn something new. Quality education...at a price you can afford.