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The ����ֱ�� was included in a list of by MONEY.com, TIME’s online source for personal finance information. ����ֱ�� also earned an appearance on the list for having higher-than-average graduation rates—an indicator of superior quality, according to the news outlet.

Full-time undergraduate students at ����ֱ�� receive merit-awards up to $20,000. These scholarships are allocated based on academic achievement (SAT scores and high school GPA); students with stronger scores will receiver higher funding levels. Merit awards are renewed for up to eight semesters, provided that the student holds a 2.5 GPA or higher. 

Need-based funds are also given at ����ֱ�� based on income. Students who wish to receive need-based scholarships must file for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually to be considered. Both merit and need-based scholarships at ����ֱ�� aim to create access for students, making a ����ֱ�� education more affordable.

“����ֱ�� is proud to educate a student body comprised of bright, enthusiastic individuals, and we want to build on that each year,” said Paul Henderson, assistant vice president of Student Financial Services. “We understand how finances can influence a student’s ability to enroll; therefore, we are committed to working proactively with students so that a ����ֱ�� education is within their reach. Our highly competitive merit and need-based funding programs are designed to make attending ����ֱ�� possible for students with an intense desire to learn.” 

To learn more about ����ֱ��’s merit-based scholarships and need-based grants, please contact Paul Henderson at phenderson@une.edu.