Ogdensburg Promise to offer last-dollar scholarships to OFA students
The Ogdensburg Promise plans to provide last-dollar scholarships for current Ogdensburg Free Academy students attending a local college or approved trade school.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The Ogdensburg Promise plans to provide last-dollar scholarships to current Ogdensburg Free Academy students in grades 9 through 12. The scholarships are intended for students attending a local college or an approved trade school and would cover remaining tuition costs after other financial aid is applied.
Nearly $4 million has been raised for the program’s initial scholarships. An informational meeting is scheduled for Monday at 6 p.m. in the OFA auditorium. The program was founded by OFA alumnus Lonny Carpenter, and organizers hope to expand eligibility to additional classes in the future.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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