SKC to Receive $24,397 from SAF for Student Grants

PABLO — Salish Kootenai College will receive $24,397 in Acce$$ grant funds from Student Assistance Foundation (AF) on Friday, May 18.

Financial Aid Director Jeannie Burland will accept the award on behalf of the college from Kelly Chapman, executive vice president of Foundation Activities for SAF, at a ceremony at noon in the Career Center in the Charlo Building.

Acce$$ grants are awarded each year by SAF to financial aid offices at Montana's postsecondary schools. This year, the total award amount being distributed to colleges and universities is $1.2 million.

SKC has received $83,681 from SAF since the Acce$$ Grant Program was established seven years ago.

Financial aid officers use the grants to help students in need pay for their education. Award amounts vary by individual needs and are determined by the financial aid office.

Student Assistance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Montana corporation that provides students with knowledge and tools to finance and pursue their postsecondary education. Funds generated by SAF are returned to Montanans in the form of education grants and public benefit programs - to date more than $7.1 million. For more information, visit www.safmt.org.