Spending Cuts Hurting Some College Students
Associated Press - Tue 04:23 AM 03/19/2013
Two senators are pushing to restore the tuition assistance programs.
Automatic federal spending cuts that took effect this month are hurting some U.S. military service members taking college courses, including 64 at the University of Kansas.
The Army, Air Force and Marine Corps have suspended tuition assistance programs for active duty, reserve or National Guard service members because of cuts that went into effect March 1.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports a University of Kansas spokesman says students who enrolled in spring classes won't lose the funding they already were awarded.
It's unclear whether future classes of students will be able to apply for tuition assistance, which can be as much as $4,500 per year.
Two U.S. senators are pushing this week for an amendment to restore the tuition assistance programs.
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BobBowser
Tuesday 19 March 2013 20:14 Report this comment
This is so much a lie. The Sequester is cuts in projected spending INCREASES. There should BE no effect on current programs. The "effects" we are now seeing are promulgated by the One who has told agencies to "hit 'em where it hurts the most".