Analysis: Mississippi considers college aid for foster youth
Most states already offer scholarships or tuition waivers for young people who have spent time in the foster care system.
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Most states already offer scholarships or tuition waivers for young people who have spent time in the foster care system.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Most states already offer scholarships or tuition waivers for young people who have spent time in the foster care system.
Kinkade grew up in the state foster care system. On Thursday, the Mississippi House of Representatives unanimously passed the Fostering Access and Inspiring True Hope (FAITH) Scholarship Program Act, House Bill 1313, along with an amendment on the floor to name the legislation after one of their ow
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