Honor Student at Marygrove College Finds Money

to Pay for Education

Detroit, Michigan—Marygrove College student VieAnna Mattox refuses to allow hikes in tuition to prevent her from attending college. Instead, the native Detroiter has taken matters into her own hands by applying for scholarships to help defray costs for tuition. As a result, she was awarded the Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship for $1,000, the Datatel Returning Student Scholarship for $1,500, the USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship for $1,500, and a $5,000 scholarship from Beneficial Company.

“If you have a desire to see changes in your life, they are not impossible,” said Mattox. “There’s a lot of money out there and what’s stopping you from being one of the recipients? It’s not always easy to get the money, but it’s worth the effort to pursue your dream.”

Mattox credits her daughter for encouraging her to attend college. “I was impressed with my daughter’s efforts and wanted to go back,” said Mattox. “I didn’t have an opportunity until summer 2002, which is when I started Marygrove. I haven’t taken a break since.”

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Mattox holds a 3.85 grade point average. She is majoring in computer information systems with a minor in psychology. She is on Marygrove College’s Dean’s List, as well as the National Dean’s List. In addition, she received the Psi Chi Award from the

National Honor Society for academic excellence in psychology.

Marygrove College is an independent, Catholic, liberal arts institution, sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM). Marygrove provides its students with a culturally diverse, personalized learning environment through excellent teaching. The campus is located on 53 wooded acres in one of Detroit’s oldest residential neighborhoods. # # #

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VieAnna Mattox (center) poses with her instructors, Dr. Laura Colmenero-Chilberg (left) and Professor Patricia Kwasek (right) who supported Mattox’s efforts by writing letters of recommendation for the Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship and the Datatel Returning Student Scholarship.