College Students Rally at State House for Increased Financial Aid
Gov. Deval Patrick told the crowd that his proposed budget will make college more affordable and accessible.
Hundreds of college students rallied at the State House Tuesday to urge legislators to increase funding for financial aid programs. Telling lawmakers that college has become increasingly unaffordable without government help, the students advocated for greater state support. Gov. Deval Patrick, who addressed the crowd, said his proposed budget does exactly that. "We have made great strides in higher education, but there is more to do to make sure everyone can get to college, no matter their income," Patrick said. The administration's proposed 2014 budget invests $6.79 billion in education – $152 million of that directed at making college more affordable and accessible, according to an administration press release. This money would be used …
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