Sallie Highlights Importance of Graduate Student Scholarships Amidst Rising Education Costs
Sallie emphasizes the critical role of scholarships for graduate students, noting that higher education costs, including tuition, books, and living expenses, can accumulate rapidly. Scholarships are presented as a key tool to reduce student debt and allow students to concentrate on their studies and future careers. The organization outlines various types of scholarships available, such as merit-based awards for academic achievement, leadership, or special talents, and need-based scholarships for students with financial need. Program-specific scholarships are also mentioned as a significant funding avenue. Sallie's report, 'How graduate students decide: Inside the tradeoffs behind the grad school choice,' indicates that financial aid, including scholarships, grants, and assistantships, is a top factor for 36% of graduate students in their school choice.
