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ACCESS MISSOURI NEWS
March 6: Access Missouri Funding Faces New Attack!
The House Budget Committees substitute budget proposal would slash $13 million in funding from Access Missouri, which is our states primary need-based financial aid program for working and low-income families.
Under the substitute budget proposed by House Budget Chairman Allen Icet, $9 million in money previously earmarked for Access Missouri scholarships would be transferred to the Bright Flight scholarship program. The remaining $4 million would be used to fund the foundation formula for K-12 public schools.
Here’s the rub: Access Missouri is the primary need-based grant program that helps make college affordable for financially deserving students. Access Missouri recipients already only receive 78 percent of the statutory maximum award due to budget shortfalls. This means that a student attending an independent college or university who is eligible for the maximum Access Missouri Award is only getting $3,590, representing a cut of $1,010. Under the proposed funding scenario, the award amounts would be even lower.
We need you to take action TODAY! The House Budget Committee is expected to vote on the budget proposal the week of March 15.
Call or e-mail committee members TODAY and tell them you oppose the proposed budget cuts to need-based financial aid. Access Missouri must be protected for students of working and low-income families. Please also send a copy of your e-mail to your own state lawmakers to remind them that Access Missouri is important to you. Talking points are available on the Keep Me In College Web site at www.keepmeincollege.org/help.html
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
- March 4, 2010
House budget proposal fully funds K-12 schools
SPRINGFIELD NEWS-LEADER
- March 5, 2010
SBU students share testimonies in support of Access Missouri funds
Bolivar Herald-Free Press
- March 4, 2010
Grant reductions will hurt Gorloks
The Journal (Webster University)
- March 3, 2010
Access funding under fire
The Mirror (Drury University)
- March 3, 2010
Proposed bill has private, public university students debating scholarship money
Columbia Missourian
- March 1, 2010
Missouri's college aid program working, should be kept intact
The Kansas City Star
- February 26, 2010
Public higher ed bill moves ahead
Warrensburg Daily Star-Journal
- February 18, 2010
Senate panel hears pleas on scholarship measure
Columbia Daily Tribune
- Bill in state senate would cut financial aid
The Journal (Webster University)
- Split of scholarship pot discussed
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- February 17, 2010
Access Missouri bill hearing draws big crowd
Columbia Missourian
- Missouri college students testify on proposed change in scholarship distribution
The Associated Press
- Senate panel hears pleas on scholarship bill
Columbia Daily Tribune
- February 12, 2010
Panel backs scholarship status quo
Columbia Daily Tribune
Colleges should compete for Access Missouri funds
St. Louis Post-Dispatch editorial
- February 11, 2010
Mo. board recommends no change in scholarships
Associated Press
Senate hearing set on Missouri scholarship changes
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education won’t back change on financial aid
Kansas City Star
Missouri education board sticks with paying private college students more
Kansas City Star
Mo. board recommends no change in scholarships
KOAM-TV Pittsburg, KS
- February 6, 2010
Cuts to Access Missouri could ruin opportunities
Springfield News Leader
- February 3, 2010
Access Missouri financial aid under fire from public universities
Omnibus (Southwest Baptist University)
- January 27, 2010
Access Mo. bill returns
Lindenwood Legacy
- January 24, 2010
Our View: More health care workers in Missouri essential
Springfield News-Leader
- January 23, 2010
Voice of the Day: Protecting Access Missouri is a must
Springfield News-Leader
- December 15, 2009
Families deserve Access to college; Program meeting needs of students
Columbia Daily Tribune
- November 23, 2009
The Tribune’s View: Scholarships – Public money for private colleges?
Columbia Tribune
- November 21, 2009
Forsee criticism of scholarship plan draws fire
Columbia Daily Tribune
- November 18, 2009
Missouri to freeze higher education tuition
Austin American-Statesman
- September 9, 2009
Missouri Access grants cut by 22%
The Legacy (Lindenwood University)
- August 31, 2009
Weak economy means less help from financial aid
The Current (University of Missouri-St. Louis)
- August 27, 2009
College students face smaller scholarships and high interest rates
KRCG-TV Jefferson City
Enrollment at St. Louis private universities stay stead – or grow – in the down economy
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- August 22, 2009
Financial Aid Funds Take a Hit in State
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- May 6, 2009
Changes in Access Missouri funding unlikely, officials say
The Legacy (Lindenwood University)
- April 15, 2009
Students lobby for Access Missouri grant at state capitol
The Omnibus (Southern Baptist University)
Access Missouri retooling might cost some students money
The University News (St. Louis University)
- April 14, 2009
Students, staff join private universities in Jefferson City to oppose Access Mo change
The Legacy (Lindenwood University)
- April 13, 2009
College aid changes could force students to cut class
KMOX Radio
- April 8, 2009
Need-based grant up for vote: Nearly 100 letters sent in a legislative letter writing campaign
The Mirror (Drury University)
- April 6, 2009
Andrew: Denying students who really need it
Fontbonne blogs
Private colleges serve state's neediest
The Kansas City Star letter to the editor (PDF)
- April 3, 2009
Goal: Increased spending on education
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Letter to the Editor (PDF)
- April 1, 2009
Students seek state grant changes
KOMU
- March 22, 2009
Lopsided state aid for private-college students at issue
The Joplin Globe
- March 21, 2009
Don't Take Away Help for Neediest Students
Springfield News-Leader
Giving Aid for Private College is Beneficial
Springfield News-Leader
- March 11, 2009
Scholarship issue splits campuses
Columbia Daily Tribune
Mo. lawmakers propose equal Access Missouri amount
Associated Press
Public university students back tax-supported college scholarship program
KRCG-TV Jefferson City
Mo. lawmakers want equality for scholarship recipients
Columbia Missourian
- March 4, 2009
Drury fears private scholarship cut
KY-3 political notebook
- Issue dated March 13, 2009
Aid to private colleges goes on states' chopping blocks
The Chronicle of Higher Education
- February 26, 2009
Keep Me in College Coalition formed to protect Access Missouri
The Tri-Lakes Tribune (Branson)
- February 25, 2009
No changes needed to Access Missouri
Bolivar Herald-Free Press (PDF)
Keep Me in College Coalition formed to protect Access Missouri
Boonville Daily News
Nixon bill proposes cut in private scholarships
The Omnibus
- February 24, 2009
Westminster students rally to oppose scholarship cuts
The Fulton Sun
Need for college aid extends beyond public or private school division
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- February 23, 2009
Westminster students rally to oppose scholarship cuts
The Fulton Sun
Students protest new legislation on scholarship money distribution
KRCG-TV (Jefferson City)
Coalition forms to oppose changes to Access Missouri
Springfield News-Leader
- February 19, 2009
Access Missouri Amounts Drop
Poplar Bluff News
Private colleges in Missouri may become less competitive
Show Me Daily
- February 18, 2009
Private colleges disagree with proposed aid change
Springfield News-Leader
Say "no" to Access Missouri changes
The Fayette Advertizer
- February 17, 2009
Bills have been filed to change Access Missouri scholarships
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- February 16, 2009
Westminster, WWU oppose Nixon's plan to cut scholarships
The Fulton Sun
- February 12, 2009
Evans to students: Fight to keep grants
The Lindenwood Legacy
- February 11, 2009
Governor's plan for college grants upsets private schools
Student Life, Washington University
- February 6, 2009
SBU President shows cautious optimism
Bolivar Herald-Free Press
- February 2, 2009
Grants to C of O students in jeopardy, official says
Springfield News-Leader
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