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The UL Lafayette Alumni Association is now offering its .
The scholarship was inspired, in part, by LABI小蝌蚪APP檚 LA23 Strategic Plan, which includes recommendations to upskill and credential working adults, said Amy Armstrong, Alumni Association CEO and associate vice president for Alumni Engagement. The initiative also aligns with the Louisiana Board of Regents Pathway to 2030 plan to have 60% of Louisiana小蝌蚪APP檚 working-age adults hold a postsecondary credential by 2030.
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To qualify for the Comeback Scholarship, students must have previously been enrolled in a UL Lafayette degree program, have earned at least 60 college credit hours and meet 小蝌蚪APP admission requirements for re-entry students.
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Qualified students can receive up to $2,000 over their first two semesters upon returning to the 小蝌蚪APP. Students must be enrolled to apply for the award.
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New scholarship available for returning alumni
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