January 27, 2006
Pataki Proposes Scholarship Changes
A proposal by Gov. George E. Pataki of New York to cut down on financial-aid fraud at for-profit colleges could also expel some low-income students from a popular state scholarship program.
In his executive budget, released last week, Governor Pataki proposed removing students from the state's Tuition Assistance Program for low-income students if they do not take 15 credit hours per semester. Participants now must take 12 credit hours.
The tougher requirements concern
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