To prepare young accountants to meet the complex, changing needs of a global economy, educational standards have been raised. That’s a good thing! But families are struggling harder to pay for their children’s education.
Median tuition at a four-year college in Alabama increased 126% in the past ten years, while median household income grew less than 23%. The average debt of Alabama four-year college students graduating in 2009 was $24,000.00 So, unfortunately, young professionals are starting their careers deeper in debt.
FortuneForwardis the ASCPA Educational Foundation’s campaign to make an even more meaningful impact on the next generation of accountants.The ASCPA Educational Foundation awards scholarships at every Alabama College and University with an accredited accounting program.
With your help Fortune Forward will:
Increase the scholarship awards from $1,500 to $2,500
Add 2 additional scholarships for students based solely on financial need
Add 4 more scholarships specifically for minority students
The foundation will also utilize funding to introduce the accounting profession to promising high school and college students.
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