How to get a debt-free engineering degree
Scholarships
Female students interested in pursuing a career in chemical, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering; Bennett College and North Carolina A & T University have a dual degree partnership just for you.
Dual Degree Offerings
The following dual-degree options are offered:
- Chemistry/Chemical Engineering NC A&T State University (NC A&T), B.S.
- Mathematics/Mechanical Engineering (NC A&T), B.S.
- Mathematics/Electrical Engineering (NC A&T), B.S.
- Mathematics/Industrial Engineering (NC A&T), B.S.
Interested students will have the best of both HBCU worlds: a women's college with a rich history across the street from the university that touts having the "Greatest Homecoming on Earth."
Scholarship Offerings
Bennett College Scholarships:
Cost of Dual Degree Tuition
The best part about the dual degree offerings is that students pay Bennett's tuition which is considerably less than North Carolina A&T University.
Bennett College offers generous scholarships and no test scores are required. For example, if a student is awarded the Illustrious Scholarship she can earn a four-year dual degree through Bennett for LESS than the cost of one year at North Carolina A&T University!
Additionally, If the student is Pell eligible or has additional scholarships she could earn a debt-free degree!
Cost Comparison - including tuition, fees, room and board:
Through the dual enrollment program, you are only responsible for paying Bennett College!
Let's explore an example of how you can achieve a debt-free graduation with an engineering degree:
NOTE: If you are not fully Pell or Pell-eligible the annual $7,127 difference can be paid using scholarships or savings from a part-time job. Also, Bennett College is a United Negro College Fund school and they have tons of scholarships
How to apply
Ready to take the first steps to earn your debt-free engineering degree?
Follow these 3 easy steps:
- Apply to Bennett College (no test scores required)
- Choose major: mathematics or chemistry
- Add Bennett College to FAFSA
For more information, visit Bennet College's Website.
This article was originally published February 16th, 2021 on Hbcuinfominute.com
