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September 2023 Newsletter

In this issue you’ll find:

  • Financial aid tips & tricks
  • Study tips to help you in high-school and beyond
  • What they don’t tell you about four-year college price tags
  • A message from Hormel Inspired Pathways board member Jim Sheehan.
  • And more!

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April 2023 Newsletter

In this issue you’ll find:

  • An interview with a Pathways family from our first graduating class
  • Tips to help your high school graduate transition to college
  • Why this summer is pivotal for rising seniors
  • How to make the most out of our upcoming college visits
  • And more!

Read the latest newsletters.

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January 2023 Newsletter

In this issue you’ll find:

  • A conversation with the Inspired Pathways Director Nate Lockett.
  • Academic Planning Advice to help in your college prep.
  • Transferring to a 4-Year College: What you need to know.
  • Choosing the Right Career For You: What you should consider.
  • And more!

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September 2022 Newsletter

In this issue you’ll find:

  • An interview with Tidewater Community College about our new collaborative efforts.
  • Study tips from the Hormel Inspired Pathways program director.
  • Important dates too keep an eye on for the rest of the year
  • Advice on how to write a great college essay
  • And more!
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June 2022 Newsletter

In our final newsletter of the 2021 / 2022 academic year our team shares some incredible triumphs, information to help rising seniors get ready for college and more.

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February 2022

As we inch closer and closer towards graduation season, I wanted to share the second edition of our Inspired Pathways Newsletter with you in hopes of providing additional insights on how to maximize your community college experience. This edition includes:

  • A check-in with a parent of one of the inaugural scholarship recipients
  • Tips for transferring from community college to a 4-year school upon graduation
  • Highlighting national recognition that the Inspired Pathways program is receiving
  • And more!

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November 2021 Newsletter

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Osceola Foods creates hope for families of students looking to further their education

December 31, 2020 | Osceola Sentinel-Tribune

A common way to lower the full cost of a college education is to get a two-year degree from a community college, then, continue to a college that offers a four-year degree.

One problem is that tuition for a two-year degree from a community college is still be too expensive for many families…

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Hormel Foods Named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for the Second Year in a Row

December 30, 2020 | Yahoo News

AUSTIN, Minn., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, was recently named of one America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the second year in a row. Hormel Foods was ranked No. 161 out of the top 400 companies recognized for their corporate responsibility performance…

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Wisconsin

State wide Programs

Badger Promise

available to first-generation Wisconsin students that transfer into the University of Wisconsin-Madison from a two-year Associate’s degree program. The Promise covers four semesters and can be used at University of Wisconsin-Madison for the general education requirements needed for an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Students can attend college full or part time to receive the Promise.

For more information visit

financialaid.wisc.edu/types-ofaid/badger-promise

Contact information

Karla Weber, University Relations Specialist & Financial Aid

(608) 262-4942

karla.weber@wisc.edu

Bucky’s Tuition Promise

available to Wisconsin students from families making $58,000 or less. The Promise covers four or more semesters and can be used at University of Wisconsin-Madison for the general education requirements needed for an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

For more information visit

financialaid.wisc.edu/types-of-aid/tuition-promise

Contact information

(608) 262-3060

Local Programs

Madison College Scholars of Promise

Available to graduates from an MATC high school with a minimum junior year GPA of 2.25 and an estimated family contribution of $5,486 or less. The Promise covers 91 four or more semesters and can be used at Madison Area Technical College for a vocational award. Additionally, the Promise provides support including mentoring. Must enroll full time to receive Promise.

For more information visit

madisoncollege.edu/scholars-of-promise

Contact information

(608) 246-6036

ScholarsofPromise@madisoncollege.edu 

Parkside Promise Plus

Available to Wisconsin high school graduates who have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and an expected family contribution of $1,500 or less. The Promise covers four or more semesters and can be used at University of Wisconsin-Parkside for the general education requirements needed for an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, the Promise provides support including counseling, mentoring, and summer orientation. Must enroll full time to receive Promise.

For more information visit

uwp.edu/apply/promise.cfm

Contact information

(262) 595-2355

promise@uwp.edu