Stein Scholars Get Help with College Costs

Felicia Thomas-Lynn:

f all goes well, Deja Daniel's dream of earning a degree won't be obscured by the nightmare of mounting college-loan debt that often dogs new graduates for many years.

At age 17, the high school senior is getting in on the ground level of a multifaceted program that allows her to earn money for college, and apply for scholarships and financial aid, while academically preparing her for the rigors of college-level work.

"I was already looking at college, but the program has made it easier for me," said Daniel, one of the first Stein Scholars, named in honor of late philanthropist Marty Stein.

Stein left a portion of his estate to be used for the scholarship program, administered through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.

"We aren't just interested in getting kids to college, but we want to see them graduate from college," said Naryan Leazer, director of the program for juniors and seniors.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at April 2, 2008 1:11 AM
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