Universal Technical Institute Foundation Establishes Collegiate Housing Services Grant at NASCAR Tech
3/10/2010
PHOENIX, March 10, 2010 – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation today announced the
creation of the Collegiate Housing Services, Inc. (CHS) grant to help deserving NASCAR Technical
Institute (NASCAR TECH) students relieve the financial hardship related to housing costs that might
jeopardize their ability to attend or to remain in school. The program, started by a $10,000 donation
from CHS, offers students a one-time cash grant, not to exceed $800, towards housing expenses.
To apply for the grant students must participate in NASCAR Tech’s CHS Shared Housing program,
demonstrate financial need and maintain a GPA and attendance record that keeps them in good
standing at school. Selection of grant recipients will be made as requests are received and funds are
available.
“Housing is a major expense while attending school,” said David Neal, president of CHS. “CHS is pleased
to assist hard working students, who have exhausted all other means of financial support, to remain in
their homes while they complete their education.”
“The Foundation is excited to announce the CHS Grant program,” said Veronica Meury, vice president
and executive director of the UTI Foundation. “These grants will help deserving students with financial
needs stay in school and achieve their dream of a technical education.”
More information about the grants is available on the UTI Foundation Web site at
www.utifoundation.net.
About Collegiate Housing Services, Inc.:
Collegiate Housing Services, Inc., established in 1988 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., provides a
full range of on – and off-campus housing services to students across the United States. Our student
housing services empower select educational partners and their students a better opportunity to focus
on the achievement of educational goals. Through a dedicated, team-oriented approach, we are
committed to providing students with the optimal residential experience.
About UTI Foundation:
The UTI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Arizona non-profit, is the umbrella organization for all Universal
Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) not-for-profit initiatives and is dedicated to raising funds to further
its mission and strategic goals. The UTI Foundation supports technical education for the automotive,
diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, marine and NASCAR industries through scholarships, grants, career
development and other special programs. For more information, visit www.utifoundation.net.
About NASCAR Technical Institute:
NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI),
has an exclusive educational alliance with NASCAR. Located in Mooresville, NC, NASCAR Tech is the only
school of its kind that combines automotive training and a NASCAR-approved technologies curriculum
into one program. Students learn the basics of engine construction, lubrication systems, chassis
fabrication, dyno testing, racing theory principles, NASCAR rules and regulations, as well as the
teamwork needed in today's automotive and racing industries. Universal Technical Institute, Inc., the
leading provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive,
diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, also offers undergraduate degree, diploma
and certificate programs at nine other campuses through several well-known brands -- Universal
Technical Institute (UTI), Marine Mechanics Institute and Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) -- and
manufacturer-specific training programs that are sponsored by the manufacturer or dealer at dedicated
training centers. For more information, visit www.uti.edu.
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