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Higher education institutions in Texas are set to receive a $94.6 million boost in federal funds.
Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday he s allocating the federal relief funds to invest in the future of students and assure Texans are trained for specific fields to ensure they are prepared for the workforce while the economy gradually recovers.
“This additional funding in higher education is an investment in job opportunities, our state’s economy, and a brighter future for Texas,” Abbott said in a press release. “As we move forward from the pandemic, it is critical that we continue to support higher education to ensure more Texans are trained to face dynamic and unique challenges that will set them apart from others, and make them more competitive, in their field.”
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday he is allocating $94.6 million in federal COVID-19 relief money for higher education programs to support students as they continue to navigate college during the pandemic.
The one-time funding comes from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief fund as part of the federal CARES Act. It will be distributed by the state’s Higher Education Coordinating Board, in large part to encourage students to enroll in degree and certificate programs in areas with employee shortages, and to launch new programs to academically support new students and those who started college but left before finishing.
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