Montanans have choices in making college more affordable

In Montana, you don’t have to be at the top of your high school class to be accepted to a flagship university. A 2.5 grade point average is adequate.

The Montana University System is for the public, after all.

But if you’re a Montanan who needs help paying for school, you might not stay. Retention at the flagships for students getting Pell grants is 67 percent, according to data from the Montana Office of the Commissioner of Education.

KEILA SZPALLER [email protected]

Full Story: http://missoulian.com/news/local/montanans-have-choices-in-making-college-more-affordable/article_915cbb56-e386-502b-9491-7e184043ae3e.html

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Missoulian editorial – Montana should focus on expanding financial aid for college students in need http://www.matr.net/article-77577.html

Other states, schools, have different models to help students get college degrees http://www.matr.net/article-77576.html