The University of New Mexico Office for Admissions has announced that 53 college students enrolled at schools along the Gulf Coast are now registered and taking classes at UNM after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
Many of these students arrived at UNM with little more than a college backpack of belongings.
In addition to providing tuition, book and temporary housing assistance early on, UNM has stepped up to help these students rebuild normal lives. A new Hurricane Katrina Student Assistance Fund has been established within the UNM Foundation.
The fund, administered by the Scholarship Office, will provide additional support for these students and will supplement any assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State of New Mexico.
To make a contribution online, click on Hurricane Katrina Student Assistance Fund or send a check to the UNM Foundation at MSC07 4260, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Of the 53 students enrolled at UNM, the College of Arts and Sciences accepted 18, University College, 10, School of Engineering, nine, College of Fine Arts, three, and School of Law, three. Eight students are taking courses through the graduate school. Two are attending as non-degree.
Related stories:
UNM opens doors to students in Gulf Coast region
UNM steps up efforts to aid students displaced by Hurricane Katrina
Contact: Laurie Mellas, (505) 277-5915
Posted by scarr at September 23, 2005 02:23 PM