Accommodations will be made for up to five students to enter as soon as possible

Dana College is offering free tuition for the fall semester for up to five students whose educations have been disrupted by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast. Eligible students are those who were enrolled at one of the dozens of colleges and universities in the Gulf Coast that have been devastated by Katrina and may not reopen for the fall semester.

“We join the nation in extending our hand to those affected by Hurricane Katrina,” said Dana President Janet S. Philipp. “We hope that this small gesture can help in the process of recovery for a few.”

Although classes began at Dana College on Monday, administrators and faculty will work with these students to make their transition to Dana as easy as possible. The college will not charge tuition for these students, but applicable fees for room and board will be assessed.

Students who wish to take advantage of this offer must meet the requirements of admission to Dana College. Preference will be given to students who reside in Nebraska or Iowa. For more information on this offer, please contact Jim Lynes, dean of enrollment management, at 402 426-7220.

Dana College is a place where all students make things happen — in their own lives and in the lives of others. Through a highly supportive faculty and campus community, Dana students develop interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, and other important values and knowledge as they make choices about their future. Dana’s outstanding academic programs in business, education and social work, among others, ensure that students have the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to pursue challenging careers or placement in graduate school.

Dana College is a private, liberal arts institution in Blair, Neb. To learn more, visit www.dana.edu.

Dana College: Develop talents, Take charge, Build a future — We’re with you all the way.

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For more information contact: Sarah Cavanah
Communications Coordinator
Dana College
(402) 426-7216
scavanah@dana.edu