Resources are available for students hoping to attend college

Dear neighbors, For too many families today, the cost of college can seem out of reach. There are numerous resources that could help but sometimes can feel overwhelming to try to locate. I want to do all I can to steer people looking to attend college toward readily available financial resources that can cut those costs. For my family, our state’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program enabled us to make the dream of college possible for our daughter. GET is just one of many ways households can clear economic barriers. Another is by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Unfortunately, our state ranks 47th in the nation in FAFSA applications, with only about 17 percent of students trying ...

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