The burden of educational loans is heavydisproportionately falling onwomenand theBIPOCcommunity.
This amount does not include living expenses, food, child care, and other basic necessities of life.
Financing an education can be daunting, discouraging prospective students.
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The people most encumbered are often those who already face systemic disadvantages.
Education may be an equalizing force, but its effects can be blunted by unequal access.
The law allots $75 million to a fund of scholarships.
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This will expand scholarship coverage from 10,000 to 35,000 students in the coming fall.
An award of tuition and fees is coordinated in partnership with the public or tribal participating college.
Almost any New Mexico resident qualifies, including continuing and part-time students.
Solving the problem of an expensive college education is necessary to an America premised on both equality and equity.
Private actors likeDolly Partonwhile amazingcan only do so much to fix the problem.
If you are a New Mexico resident, you might learn more about the programhere.
