| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.57 |
| Liaison | Rebecca Collins |
| Submission Date | Dec. 14, 2023 |
Temple University
PA-8: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.57 / 4.00 |
Rebecca
Collins Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Percentage of need met, on average, for students who were awarded any need-based aid :
Percentage of students graduating without student loan debt:
Percentage of entering students that are low-income:
Graduation/success rate for low-income students:
A brief description of notable policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
Temple provides eligible students with Fly in 4 need-based grants, which empower them to reduce the time they work for pay and focus more on their studies. Students from middle- and low-income backgrounds are most at risk for taking longer than four years to graduate, in part because they often work many hours each week in addition to studying. Each fall, Temple will award 500 Fly in 4 grants per entering class. Eligible students will receive $4,000 per year ($2,000 per semester). This program is part of a larger program aimed at reducing student loan debt called Fly in 4.
The Fly in 4 partnership allows students to complete your degree on time—or Temple pays for their remaining course work. For its part, Temple provides students with the resources they need to graduate in four years, like academic advising and classes offered when they need them.
A brief description of notable policies or programs to support non-traditional students:
Temple University Ambler has a variety of classes that are available in the evening and majors that you can complete entirely at night. Other students are only able to take daytime classes and enjoy the traditional scheduling method. Some students need to attend part-time, while others are ready to complete a degree by taking the maximum amount of credit allowed. Each of you is different. We meet with each student individually to offer guidance, suggestions, and direction.
If you decide to apply, we can assist with that process. If you decide to take a class or two before making that commitment you can attend as a “non-degree seeking (non-matriculated)” student. We can offer ideas on appropriate courses and help with the registration process until you are ready to apply. Students are encouraged to apply to a degree program before reaching 30 credits!
https://ambler.temple.edu/academics/advising-and-support/adult-learners
Estimated percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students:
Website URL where information about the institution’s accessibility and affordability initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
http://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/student-financial-aid/
http://slmm.temple.edu/financial-literacy
https://education.temple.edu/upwardbound
Updated with most recent data from AY 21-22, Fall 2021, and 6 year graduation rate 2017 cohort, Pell Recipients
http://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/student-financial-aid/
http://slmm.temple.edu/financial-literacy
https://education.temple.edu/upwardbound
Updated with most recent data from AY 21-22, Fall 2021, and 6 year graduation rate 2017 cohort, Pell Recipients
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