Hampton University to offer free tuition and room and board to University of Bahamas students following Hurricane Dorian
Hampton University (HU) is putting their enrollment where their concern is. In a show of support after Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, Hampton announced it is offering free enrollment, tuition and room and board to displaced University of Bahamas students, reported CBS 6 affiliate WTVR.
Dr. William R. Harvey, president of Hampton, lauded the agreement’s ability to help students affected by the deadly storm stay on track with their educational goals.
“I think this agreement is something that can be helpful to a great number of students and families, and is part of something I’ve tried to do my entire career – helping people to achieve and meet their goals,” said Hampton University President, Dr. William R. Harvey.
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The Virginia-based Historically Black College and University (HBCU) will allow University of Bahamas students to attend school at no cost for the Fall 2019 semester. They will be granted the option to stay when the semester ends at regular tuition rates once the semester is over.
HU alum Lawrence Rigby is a former Student Government Association (SGA) president from Nassau, New Providence in Bahamas. He expressed his appreciation to his alma mater for coming through for students from his homeland during this difficult time.
“Hampton has been the educational choice for many Bahamians over its long history. I am grateful to President Harvey and university leadership on this demonstration of kindness and humanity to my home in our time of need,” Rigby said. “Young Bahamians from Abaco and Grand Bahama who are looking for the tools to rebuild their lives and our home will find them at Hampton.”