Sallie Mae Contributes $100,000 to Point Foundation to Support College Scholarships
Grant From The Sallie Mae Fund Will Help LGBTQ Students Access Higher Education
Research confirms LGBTQ students face unique challenges in accessing and completing higher education. They are more likely to experience financial difficulties, unfair treatment, and mental health struggles that can impact academic success.
“Our partnership with
The Point Foundation Community College Scholarship gives LGBTQ students financial aid and leadership development programming. Community College Scholars are connected to other LGBTQ students and leaders around the country, creating a network of support. The scholarship has more than tripled since its initial class of 25 in 2017.
The following students have been selected to receive a Point Foundation Community College Scholarship supported by
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Aleya McDonald ofEl Cajon, Ca. , attendingGrossmont College -
Amelia Glaz ofRocklin, Ca. , attendingSierra College -
Andres Acebo ofSacramento, Ca. , attendingCosumnes River College -
Avery Whitman ofBangor, Maine , attendingEastern Maine Community College -
Dahlia Hanson ofPortland, Ore. , attendingPortland Community College -
Elliot Polevoi ofAstoria, Ore. , attendingClatsop Community College -
Gabriel Trousset ofOceanside, Ca. , attendingMiraCosta College -
Jacoby Spicer ofRochester, N.Y. , attendingMonroe Community College -
Laney Eddington ofEl Cajon, Ca. , attendingCuyamaca College -
Laurah Hester ofSpringfield, Ohio ., attendingClark State College
“As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, this contribution is personal for me and aligns to our mission to power confidence as students navigate their unique journeys,” said
Since 2020,
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things. As the leader in private student lending, we provide financing and know-how to support access to college and offer products and resources to help customers make new goals and experiences, beyond college, happen. Learn more at SallieMae.com. Commonly known as Sallie Mae,
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