By Regina Park
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The amazing feat was made possible in part due to funding from the federal government through the COVID-19 stimulus packages passed in December and March and donations received over the last year.
“To address the financial hardships that have taken a toll on students and families over the last year, Spelman College cleared outstanding student balances from AY 2020-201, an action made possible by the receipt of funds from the federal government,” Spelman College posted to their Instagram.
The Atlanta HBCU is just one of at least 9 Black higher education institutions clearing students’ debts and helping incoming students get a clean slate.
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