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Miami University pitches 'Fairfield Township Promise' to cover last-dollar tuition for Pell-eligible residents
Summary
Miami University presented a proposal with the Fairfield Community Foundation to fund last-dollar scholarships for Fairfield Township residents who are Pell-eligible and attended local high schools; trustees asked for more information and did not commit township funds at the meeting.
Miami University representatives proposed a “Fairfield Township Promise” scholarship program that would cover remaining tuition costs for Pell-eligible students who are Fairfield Township residents and attended qualifying high schools from grades 9–12.
The university’s regional director of community alumni engagement, Sammy Broyles, said the program is intended to offer two- or four-year options and operate as a last-dollar scholarship after federal Pell Grant and other institutional aid. "It's just to help them cover a piece," Broyles said.
The proposal envisions a three-way partnership among Miami University, the Fairfield Community Foundation and Fairfield Township, with the foundation offering matching funds. Yvette (Kelly) Fields, Miami’s director of development, outlined a phased financial model starting with five students in the first year (estimated…
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