President Pinto's statement on Governor DeWine's proposed budget

UC's president applauds governor's proposal to increase funding for scholarships in FY 20-21

"I applaud Governor DeWine’s budget proposal to increase funding for Ohio College Opportunity Grants and the Choose Ohio First Scholarships. Financial need remains one of the greatest obstacles to students completing a college degree and this proposal helps to address that. We thank the Governor for recognizing the importance of providing assistance to students seeking higher education so that they can earn the college degrees that are essential to a thriving future for the State of Ohio and its business community."

 

 

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