Rev.  Jeffrey von Arx, S.J., president of Fairfield University,  announced today that beginning with the upcoming academic year (2008-09) all high school students with annual family incomes under $50,000 who graduate from public and diocesan schools located in the City of Bridgeport, and who are admitted to Fairfield University, will qualify for a full tuition scholarship.  The Bridgeport Tuition Plan applies to students attending any of the seven high schools in Bridgeport, including Bassick, Harding, Central, Bullard-Havens, Kolbe Cathedral, Bridge Academy and Bridgeport International Academy. Fr. von Arx said the initiative is "not only close to my heart, but, one that lies at the very foundation of Jesuit educational tradition."

 

 

Dr. Ramos, Mayor Finch and Dr. Margaret Dames, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Bridgeport were all on hand at the press conference today at City Hall Annex.  Dr. Ramos commented, "This tuition plan graciously donated by Fairfield University, coupled with our mission statement, 'to graduate all students college ready and prepared to succeed in life,' will give our students the resources and an essential action plan to know they can and will succeed in college." Mayor Finch agreed, "Bridgeport has some of the best students in the state and they have the right to attend college regardless of their socioeconomic situation."