Edward Waters College to pay balances for returning students

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Edward Waters College is easing the financial burden for students returning back to campus this fall.

Students at Edward Waters College who have an outstanding balance on their account will be able to start the school year off debt-free

President A. Zachary Faison made the announcement on Facebook Friday afternoon.

“My office has been inundated with stories of students, parents, grandparents, significant others who have lost their unemployment,” said Faison.

To help Faison told Action News Jax the school created a new initiative called #WEGOTYOU to help more than 700 returning students pay balances left on their accounts.

“I don’t know if any other college or university is doing what I’m getting ready to share and that is that for this academic year I have a little over 700 students that are eligible to return who were enrolled at our institution this spring, for every single student that wants to come back to Edward Waters College we will pay the balance of your Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semester charges,” Faison explained.

To be eligible:

• You must have been a full-time student in the Spring
• You must register as a full-time student in the Fall
• You must fill out 2020-2021 FASFA
• You must apply for a parent plus loan even if you are denied
• You must register for classes on or before august 3rd

“It means something special to be an EWC tiger student and we wanted to show our support to current students,” said Faison.

Faison says the historic increase in state and federal money given to colleges and universities will play a crucial role in getting students back on campus this fall.

“We’re taking care of you. We look forward to you coming back in August. Go tigers,” Faison said.

Classes begin on Aug. 17 at Edward Waters College.

Faison said the college will be offering classes both online and in-person.

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