Questioning the Merit of Merit Scholarships.

Authors :: Selingo, Jeffrey
Source :: Chronicle of Higher Education. 1/19/2001, Vol. 47 Issue 19, pA20. 3p. 3 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Discusses the plan to fix a major flaw in the merit scholarship in Georgia. Proposed solution to the problem; Delivery of state financial aid to students pioneered by Georgia in 1993; Complaints of college officials and lawmakers on the merit programs; Significance of merit scholarships in terms of student retention.