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Archive Home > 2008 > September > 26 > State’s college aid applications soar, and fund is drained

State’s college aid applications soar, and fund is drained

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
September 26, 2008

SALEM — College students have drained Oregon’s financial aid fund, and lawmakers are being asked to put up $4 million more.

The state set aside $72 million for aid this year. But when the economy turns sour, students typically turn to higher education in greater numbers.

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