We recognize how difficult it is to try to juggle those responsibilities. Recognizing that need, according to CEW Director Carol Hollenshead, was visionary. This was a leadership gift. Nobody was talking about financial aid for student-parents. It was only after the creation of the Margin of Difference Fund that the University stepped forward.
CEW counselors recommend student-parents for fund assistance as a result of counseling sessions.
A special feature of the fund is that the amount and duration of the stipend varies for each case, Hollenshead says. You're not going to apply for this assistance six months ahead of time. Having the flexibility to tailor the stipend to the situation is critical to the success of the fund, she notes. For more information about the Margin of Difference Fund, contact CEW, 998-7080.