November 18, 2014 - Four UTI-Orlando Students Earn Annual Housing Scholarships
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From left to right: Courtney Rose; Steve McElfresh, UTI-Orlando campus president; Victor Lorusso; Kyle Brown; Kerry Hanrahan, Collegiate Housing Services regional director; Karnell Holmes; Tiffany Johnson, student services director. |
At UTI-Orlando, four students are celebrating full housing scholarships recently provided by UTI’s housing partner, Collegiate Housing Services (CHS). The awards will cover each student’s CHS monthly housing payment, application and service fees for one year. That equates to more than $24,000 in value.
“Collegiate Housing Services is honored to provide these scholarships as part of our continued partnership with Universal Technical Institute,” said Kerry Hanrahan, regional director of housing at CHS. “Over the past two years, we’ve had the opportunity of alleviating the financial pressures of housing expenses for more than 35 UTI students nationwide.”
Students who received the award include: Kyle Brown (UTI-Orlando), Karnell Holmes (UTI-Orlando), Victor Lorusso (MMI-Marine) and Courtney Rose (MMI-Motorcycle).
“We’re so glad to welcome these students to our campus,” said Steve McElfresh, president at UTI-Orlando. “Thanks to CHS, students who might not have had the financial resources now have the opportunity to pursue their education and gain careers as skilled technicians.”
According to 34-year-old Karnell Holmes, the scholarship was the ultimate blessing.
“I reached a point in my life when I needed to make some major personal and professional changes,” said Holmes, a Gainesville native. “After coming across UTI’s website and speaking with an admissions representative, I was convinced I had to make the move. Though it was difficult to leave my family, I know I’ll be in a better position once I graduate. I can’t imagine pursuing an automotive degree anywhere else.”
