The importance of a college education is becoming increasingly evident, yet the cost of attending college is prohibitive for many students living in low to middle-income communities. For the nation effectively compete in the global economy, institutions of higher learning must invest in delivering affordable quality education to students of diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

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