# Burroughs Pays $360K for Bowie State Student Balances

> Prince George's council member covers tuition for 64 Bowie State students.
- Title: Burroughs Pays $360K for Bowie State Student Balances
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: edward burroughs, bowie state university, prince george's county, tuition assistance, hbcu, district 8, federal pell grants, news, local, Burroughs, Pays, 360K
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/education/higher-education/hbcu-bowie-state-burroughs-tuition-assistance-affordability-6DDO37N67ZHM5E2CFIHT3ALJHE
- Author: Jack Hogan
- Published: 2026-09-22T20:41:03.719+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: edward burroughs, bowie state university, prince george's county, tuition assistance, hbcu, district 8, federal pell grants, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Prince George's Council member Edward Burroughs awarded $360,000 to pay tuition balances for 64 Bowie State University students from his district.