into law last week that boosted a college scholarship paid to high-performing Alaska graduates, and expanded the program’s eligibility qualifications.broadly passed the Legislature during the last legislative session. Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, was the only no vote among 60 legislators.”It’s just a big win for Alaska. It’s a win for our businesses, university system, families and kids,” she said.
The merit-based scholarship hadn’t increased since the program was first established by the Legislature in 2011. Tuition at the University of Alaska has substantially risen over the same period — the current cost per year for in-state students is Soldotna Republican Rep. Justin Ruffridge, a co-chair of the House Education Committee, said the higher awards should see more Alaskans take advantage of the scholarship.
Alaska students eligible for both programs will soon get up to $1,500 more per semester to study in the state.
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