Leatherneck Retention Fund

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πŸ’œπŸ’› What a Difference a Day Made

The Leatherneck Retention Scholarship Help Students Stay on Course When Opportunity Is at Risk

The Leatherneck Retention Scholarship provides a vital path forward for students who have exhausted every financial aid and loan option yet remain determined to complete their degree. Your support creates a lifeline at a pivotal moment, ensuring that financial hardship does not derail years of hard work and progress.

Your gift today, and every day, helps Leathernecks stay enrolled, stay focused, and move confidently toward graduation.

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