Funding Futures: Tackling Rising Education Costs Through Co-Ops, Experiential Learning, & Scholarships
Session Description
As the cost of higher education continues to rise, Universities starve for funds to help students and students are seeking more tangible ways to finance their education while gaining relevant skills for the future. This session will dive in how to navigate ROI discussion with students, parents and explore co-operative education (co-op) programs, experiential learning opportunities, and scholarships that can work together to ease the financial burden of university education. By combining work-integrated learning with financial support, universities can offer students an enriching academic experience while helping them manage tuition costs. This session will highlight innovative approaches that universities are using to integrate co-op programs, internships, and paid learning opportunities with scholarship offerings to make education more accessible and sustainable.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Post-Secondary (College & University)