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Private college students urge full funding of Minnesota State Grant
Summary
Representatives of the Minnesota Association of Private College Students told the Senate Higher Education Committee the Minnesota State Grant is a lifeline and urged the legislature to fully fund it so low- and moderate-income students can afford college, especially at private institutions not covered by North Star Promise.
Ben Bugbee, Elena Osmanlari and Victor Mokanna testified to the Senate Higher Education Committee on behalf of the Minnesota Association of Private College Students (MAPS), asking lawmakers to fully fund the Minnesota State Grant.
MAPS co-chair Elena Osmanlari said the association brings together student leaders from private nonprofit colleges across Minnesota to advocate on “issues that matter most to our students.” She described…
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