National Scholarship Month is designed to focus the nation's attention on the need for the public and private sectors to work together to expand access to college. May. Over the past 18 months, nearly one million Americans have used the information resources of the College Is Possible campaign to learn more about the important process of planning, choosing, and paying for college.
People are hungry for reliable information.
This nationwide program helped build public awareness on student financial aid. The next National College Week is scheduled for Oct. 9-13, 2000. Hundreds of colleges and universities have been involved in campaign activities including student aid forums, college nights, and print and magazine advertisements. Important partnerships have been established. Groups working with College Is Possible include The American Library Association, Boys and Girls Clubs, Future Farmers of America, The National 4-H Council, and the National Urban League.