Nicolet College Foundation holds Promise Luncheon to honor students and donors
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The Nicolet College Foundation recently held a Promise Luncheon to honor students in the program and thank the donors who make it possible for qualifying students to attend college tuition-free.
Nicolet student Madelin Keepers attended the event and is one of the 69 students who have benefited from the oftentimes life-changing program since it was founded in 2016.
“I would like to start off by expressing my sincere gratitude to each one of you,” Keepers said during her presentation.
“The thought of starting my new journey in college was very stressful and scary. However, upon learning that I received the Promise, there was an immediate weight lifted off my shoulders. My family has always struggled with money growing up and knowing that I would be getting a college education without having to worry about the financial aspect of it has been an incredible experience.”
Under the program, the Nicolet College Foundation will pay the balance of tuition and fees for eligible students after federal and state grants have been applied. The Foundation will cover this cost for up to 15 credits per term, until completion of an associate’s degree or 70 credits.
“Many people may feel that college is not an option for them because of cost,” said Heather Schallock, Nicolet vice president of Community Engagement and executive director of the Nicolet College Foundation.
“Others might be reluctant to enroll because they think they will be overwhelmed with student debt. The Nicolet Promise addresses both of those issues.”
The program also aims to encourage young adults to stay in the Northwoods at a time when many leave seeking opportunity elsewhere.
“The chance to earn a tuition-free college education is a huge incentive for young adults to stay in the region,” Schallock added. “The skills they will learn are in high demand across the Northwoods. Our hope and goal is for these students to graduate and start careers that are financially and personally rewarding in area communities.”
During the luncheon that was prepared by Nicolet Culinary Arts students, Schallock also expressed heartfelt gratitude to all of the Foundation donors who have made the Promise program possible.
“All of our donors have a great deal of faith in students attending Nicolet and want to do whatever they can so everyone who wants a college education has the opportunity to earn a college education,” she said. “For that, I say thank you.”
As for Keepers, she will graduate from Nicolet this spring from the college’s University Transfer Liberal Arts program and then transfer this fall to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to pursue a bachelor’s degree in social work.
“With the education and experience that I have received from Nicolet, I know that I am more than ready to take this next step into my future,” she said. “My biggest desire in life is to help anyone that needs it, whether it be large or small. I want to make a difference in people’s lives, in the same way that each one of you has made a difference in mine.”
There’s still time to find out if you are eligible for the Nicolet Promise. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2023. For more information visit nicoletcollege.edu or call the college at (715) 365-4493.
Photo cutline: Nicolet students, staff, Foundation donors, as well as members from the Nicolet Foundation Board and the Nicolet Board of Trustees attended the recent Promise luncheon at the college.
Nicolet student Madelin Keepers attended the event and is one of the 69 students who have benefited from the oftentimes life-changing program since it was founded in 2016.
“I would like to start off by expressing my sincere gratitude to each one of you,” Keepers said during her presentation.
“The thought of starting my new journey in college was very stressful and scary. However, upon learning that I received the Promise, there was an immediate weight lifted off my shoulders. My family has always struggled with money growing up and knowing that I would be getting a college education without having to worry about the financial aspect of it has been an incredible experience.”
Under the program, the Nicolet College Foundation will pay the balance of tuition and fees for eligible students after federal and state grants have been applied. The Foundation will cover this cost for up to 15 credits per term, until completion of an associate’s degree or 70 credits.
“Many people may feel that college is not an option for them because of cost,” said Heather Schallock, Nicolet vice president of Community Engagement and executive director of the Nicolet College Foundation.
“Others might be reluctant to enroll because they think they will be overwhelmed with student debt. The Nicolet Promise addresses both of those issues.”
The program also aims to encourage young adults to stay in the Northwoods at a time when many leave seeking opportunity elsewhere.
“The chance to earn a tuition-free college education is a huge incentive for young adults to stay in the region,” Schallock added. “The skills they will learn are in high demand across the Northwoods. Our hope and goal is for these students to graduate and start careers that are financially and personally rewarding in area communities.”
During the luncheon that was prepared by Nicolet Culinary Arts students, Schallock also expressed heartfelt gratitude to all of the Foundation donors who have made the Promise program possible.
“All of our donors have a great deal of faith in students attending Nicolet and want to do whatever they can so everyone who wants a college education has the opportunity to earn a college education,” she said. “For that, I say thank you.”
As for Keepers, she will graduate from Nicolet this spring from the college’s University Transfer Liberal Arts program and then transfer this fall to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to pursue a bachelor’s degree in social work.
“With the education and experience that I have received from Nicolet, I know that I am more than ready to take this next step into my future,” she said. “My biggest desire in life is to help anyone that needs it, whether it be large or small. I want to make a difference in people’s lives, in the same way that each one of you has made a difference in mine.”
There’s still time to find out if you are eligible for the Nicolet Promise. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2023. For more information visit nicoletcollege.edu or call the college at (715) 365-4493.
Photo cutline: Nicolet students, staff, Foundation donors, as well as members from the Nicolet Foundation Board and the Nicolet Board of Trustees attended the recent Promise luncheon at the college.
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Rutlin, Terry, “Nicolet College Foundation holds Promise Luncheon to honor students and donors,” Nicolet College Archives - Press Releases, accessed April 27, 2024, https://nicoletcollegearchives.omeka.net/items/show/201.
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