Crowdfunding your way to a college diploma
Two years ago Destiny Nieves was in a bind. The Henry County high school student was
excited about…
Georgia
(Dec 1, 2014) — Two years ago Destiny Nieves was in a bind. The Henry County high school student was
excited about starting her college career at Emory University, but not so excited
about the price tag.
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Grants and a scholarship were paying a large part of her tuition, but the funds were
not enough to cover additional fees, books and living expenses. A friend recommended
she take her fundraising efforts to the Internet and try crowdfunding. …
“I think of this as the old patronage system where royalty would sponsor causes and
individuals,” said Tyra Burton, a senior lecturer of marketing and professional sales
at Kennesaw State University. “Now we see everyday Jan and Joe Smith able to do this.”
Nieves, who has since transferred to Kennesaw State, raised $495 through her crowdfunding account. …
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its approximately 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the third-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status, and one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
