Ferrum College Announces Partnership with Earn to Learn

Ferrum College and Earn to Learn (ETL) announce their partnership to provide Ferrum College students with a new scholarship opportunity. Ferrum is the first college or university in Virginia and on the East Coast to offer the matched savings scholarship program designed to empower students.

With the Earn to Learn matched-savings program, participating students set aside up to $500 per year in order to qualify for up to $4,000 per year in scholarship assistance – an 8:1 match. These dollars become part of the qualifying student’s financial aid package and can be applied to any education-related expense, including tuition, fees, books, transportation, housing and more.

In a press conference held today at Ferrum College, College President Dr. Mirta M. Martin shared how the Earn to Learn partnership aligns with the College’s continued commitment to affordability. “Education is the cornerstone of progress and opportunity. However, for many aspiring students, financial barriers can stand in the way of achieving their dreams. As the College of Opportunity in Virginia, Ferrum College and Earn to Learn are changing that narrative by empowering students to actively participate in funding their education through their own efforts.