# @rutgersu on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtbAbcl9ZE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/182666-rutgersu-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/cf142b75c0.jpg
- **Posted:** 2020-07-16T16:30:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rutgers University (@RutgersU) — https://gondola.cc/RutgersU

## Caption

In fall 2015, @rutgers_camden launched Bridging the Gap, a financial support program that transforms access to a Rutgers degree by helping New Jersey families dramatically reduce their college costs, covering tuition partially or in full.⁣
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The possibilities and promise envisioned at the program’s inception have come to fruition as the first 89 students have graduated this past May.⁣
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This program has resulted in:⁣
✅ 77% increase in first-year undergaduate students at @rutgers_camden ⁣
✅ 89% increase in first-year, first-generation students⁣
✅ 201% increase in first-year African American undergraduate students⁣
✅ 94% increase in first-year Hispanic undergraduate students⁣
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“I feel very fortunate that I had the resources and ability to succeed at Rutgers–Camden because my parents did not have the same opportunity as me,” says Eddy Yeung, a 2020 graduate. ⁣
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“Bridging the Gap helped cover a good amount of costs that otherwise I may not have been able to,” says Taylor. “Thus, this day may not have been possible.”⁣
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Check out the "News" highlight and swipe up on the story to learn more 📩⁣
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#RutgersPride #RutgersExcellence #RUCamden 🎓

## Stats

- **Views:** 2,993
- **Likes:** 240
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- **Comments:** 8

## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rutgers University | @RutgersU | https://gondola.cc/RutgersU | University |
| Marques Ruiz | @digitallysober | https://gondola.cc/digitallysober | Social Media Manager |
| Marques Ruiz | @digitallysober | https://gondola.cc/digitallysober | Digital Creator |
| Marques Ruiz | @digitallysober | https://gondola.cc/digitallysober | Copywriter |

## Tags

rutgerspride, rutgersexcellence, rucamden

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