Federal College Scholarship Program
The Federal College Scholarship Program is a federal program from the government of Nouvelle Alexandrie, aimed at providing assistance to eligible students to pursue higher education. It is Administered by the Department of Education.
The program is designed to help student with financial resources for tuition and other expenses. Requirements for eligibility are strict, with clear demonstration of financial need. The scholarship consists of multiple layers:
- The Tuition and Fee Grant is meant to cover expenses of college tuition and other fees;
- The Books and Supplies Grant covers the expenses of textbooks, software, and other course materials;
- The Living Expenses Grant covers the expenses of student housing, transportation, and personal expenses.
- The Career Development program offers support for post-college careers, including internships, networking opportunities, and job placement services.
The program also supplies other resources and support, including mentoring programs, tutoring, academic advising, and career counselling; as well as workshops in time management, study skills, and financial literacy.There exist three special-type scholarships as well:
- The First-Generation Student Scholarship provides financial assistance for family's first students.
- The College Transfer Program provides financial assistance to students to transfer from community college to four-year institutes.
- The Veterans Scholarship provides scholarships to veterans to help them transition from military to civilian life.
The program has a "Study-Abroad" sub-program as well, providing cover for travel and living expenses and other related costs; as well as pre-departure orientation, language classes, and peer support.
