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Governor signs bill to expand higher education funding

Students seeking financial assistance to pursue a certificate or degree through a professional-technical program will now have the same scholarship opportunities as those planning to attend four-year institutions.

Sixth District Rep. Jeff Holy (R-Cheney) introduced House Bill 1452 to expand the current Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) program to include low-income students obtaining certificates and degrees outside a typical four-year college program.

“As we continue to re-prioritize higher education, one major focus is the...

 

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