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Concerned About College Costs, Texas Board Considers Changes to State Financial Aid
22 July 08 05:13 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is considering restructuring the state’s financial aid programs amid growing concerns about college affordability. Proposed changes would raise the academic standards students must meet to qualify for the Read More...

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Low-Income Students May Get Free Tuition at Houston Community College
14 July 08 03:07 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

Students who are eligible for a new scholarship program at Houston Community College could have up to two years of their college education paid for. To qualify for the scholarship program, students must be eligible to receive a Pell Grant , a form of Read More...

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