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Representative hopes booklet will make college more affordable for families
Today, State Representative Jim Dunnam announced the publication of CASH FOR COLLEGE, 6th Edition. CASH FOR COLLEGE is a comprehensive guide of scholarships, grants and loans for college students. The booklet, which now runs over 127 pages, contains information on the importance of a college education, types of financial aid, tips on applying for financial assistance and over 100 pages of specific scholarships, grants and loan programs offered at the national, state and local level.
Rep. Dunnam first began publishing and distributing CASH FOR COLLEGE in 1999. Over the past ten years, Jim has distributed over 75,000 copies of the guidebook locally. Each year, the guide is updated with the help of local high school counselors, with a goal of providing college-bound individuals with an in-depth resource to fight the mounting costs of a college education. This update is particularly useful this year, as tuition rates are raising all over the nation, especially in Texas.
CASH FOR COLLEGE is a cooperative effort by Rep. Dunnam and the Austin American Statesman. In the past, CASH FOR COLLEGE focused locally on McLennan County seniors and colleges. The 6 th Edition has been expanded to add sections on scholarships at Tarleton State University and Texas A&M University, as well as specific sections on scholarship from all high schools in Falls, Leon, Madison and Robertson counties. Distribution has expanded from McLennan County high school seniors to add seniors from Falls, Leon, Madison and Robertson counties.
“I want to encourage every student, parent and grandparent to take advantage of this resource,” said Jim. “The future of our state and community depends on the education of our people, and CASH FOR COLLEGE can help us all get further down that road.”
Copies of CASH FOR COLLEGE can be obtained at your local library, local high school, MCC, TSTC or Rep. Dunnam’s office. Jim’s toll free number is 866-753-8546.
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