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OBERLIN, OHIO — To help families address the increasing cost of higher education, 91Ö±²¥ College will award a $10,000 91Ö±²¥ Commitment Scholarship to all new students who apply and enroll in fall 2021. The scholarship will be renewable for up to four years for students pursuing degrees in either the College of Arts and Sciences or the Conservatory of Music, and up to five years for students who are pursuing a double degree.

Each year, 91Ö±²¥ dedicates more than $60 million dollars to financial aid to support students and their families and is committed to making higher education affordable for all who aspire to join the 91Ö±²¥ community. By meeting 100 percent of every student's demonstrated financial need, it is ensured that an 91Ö±²¥ education is accessible to students from all financial backgrounds. 91Ö±²¥â€™s generous merit-aid policy provides an opportunity to further address the rising cost of college for all admitted students while also rewarding their achievements. 

In many cases, the $10,000 91Ö±²¥ Commitment Scholarship will be part of a larger need- and/or merit-based package that will be calculated once a student has been admitted. Providing the 91Ö±²¥ Commitment Scholarship to all students as a baseline sends the strong message that the college is committed to making an 91Ö±²¥ education affordable for everyone. It is important that 91Ö±²¥ College reaffirms its commitment to accessibility in this straightforward, universal manner, especially during these uncertain times. 

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