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Burroughs Pays $360K for Bowie State Student Balances
Prince George's council member covers tuition for 64 Bowie State students.
In brief
Prince George's council member covers tuition for 64 Bowie State students. Prince George's Council member Edward Burroughs awarded $360,000 to pay tuition balances for 64 Bowie State University students from his district. Originally reported by The Banner.
Quick answers
- Who pays for Bowie State students?
- Prince George's Council member Edward Burroughs used a grant to pay tuition balances for 64 students.
- Why did Burroughs help?
- He left Bowie State in 2010 because he couldn't afford tuition and housing.
- How many students benefit?
- 64 students from District 8 get fall semester balances paid this semester.
- What's the funding source?
- The grant covers balances for 56 enrolled students and those prevented from enrolling.
- Why does Bowie State need help?
- Nearly half of students receive need-based Federal Pell Grants, but costs keep rising.
Who pays for Bowie State students?
Prince George's Council member Edward Burroughs used a grant to pay tuition balances for 64 students.
Why did Burroughs help?
He left Bowie State in 2010 because he couldn't afford tuition and housing.
How many students benefit?
64 students from District 8 get fall semester balances paid this semester.
What's the funding source?
The grant covers balances for 56 enrolled students and those prevented from enrolling.
Why does Bowie State need help?
Nearly half of students receive need-based Federal Pell Grants, but costs keep rising.
What's next for students?
Students can focus on studies without worrying about tuition balances.
In short
Prince George's Council member Edward Burroughs awarded $360,000 to pay tuition balances for 64 Bowie State University students from his district.
