Thomas More College is pleased to announce The Thomas More Trust
Throughout its long history, Thomas More College has remained steadfastly committed to the principles of access and opportunity, dedicating itself to making a high-quality education possible for all qualified students. In recent years, the College has redoubled these efforts by creating new and innovative scholarship and financial aid programs, all aimed at making the kind of life-changing experience that TMC provides affordable for students and their families. While the turmoil of today’s economic uncertainties heightens the issue of affordability for many students, it also strengthens the College’s resolve to proactively address families’ cost concerns—and to provide the kind of education that has enduring, lifelong value.
It is therefore the College’s great pleasure to announce The Thomas More Trust, a comprehensive initiative that unites and expands the College’s financial aid offerings. As the name implies, The Trust is intended to inspire and build confidence in the hearts and minds of students and their families. Because of this Trust, students can believe in—and count on—the institution’s longstanding commitment to providing access to the extraordinary opportunity that is Thomas More College. In this way, all qualified students in our region and beyond can benefit from the experiences, values and commitment to service that spring from a Thomas More education. And as these students go on to pursue their lives and careers, Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati and communities across the globe will continue to be strengthened and advanced by the highly educated, ethical and service-oriented graduates we are privileged to serve.
Specific components of The Thomas More Trust include:
The Parochial Promise
A guarantee of $10,000 per year in institutional aid to all incoming students who graduate from a parochial high school and are unconditionally accepted to the College. Students who qualify for this award are guaranteed to receive at least $10,000 per year for up to four years, totaling $40,000 of financial assistance.
The Public Pledge
A guarantee of $7,000 per year in institutional aid to all incoming students who graduate from a public high school, are unconditionally accepted to the College and apply for the fall semester following their high school graduation. Students who qualify for this award are guaranteed to receive at least $7,000 per year for up to four years, totaling $28,000 of financial assistance.
The Thomas More Tuition Guarantee
A 3 percent tuition increase guarantee, which ensures that the student’s annual tuition increase shall not exceed 3 percent. This guarantee makes it possible to plan the entire cost of education and enhances the value of the initial financial aid package for the four-year period of enrollment.
The Room Grant Program
A spring-semester waiver for the cost of a traditional residence hall room, offered to all first-time freshman students who deposit by May 1 and remain in good standing with the institution.
The Veterans Grant
An award of up to $2,000 per year for current or former members of the armed services, to honor their service to the nation.
The Thomas More Access Grant
Need-based scholarships for all students with an expected family contribution under $7,000. Award amounts will range up to $3,000 per year, and be determined by a staff committee after a review of eligible applicants. Priority given to regional students.
The Transfer Assistance Program
Financial aid that is offered to students wishing to transfer to the College. This includes honoring the Parochial Promise for one academic year following the student’s high school graduation, and awards ranging from $3,000 to $10,000, based on the student’s college GPA.
The Accelerated Program Initiative
Financial aid efforts that are extended to students enrolled in the Thomas More Accelerated Program (TAP). These efforts include maintaining competitive tuition costs, guaranteeing flat tuition per cohort, and making funds available to TAP students under the same guidelines as traditional students.
To learn more about The Thomas More Trust, we encourage you to call 859.344.3319 or e-mail financial-aid@thomasmore.edu.
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