A proposed change in the state budget would affect how state grant money is distributed to college students needing funds for school. The Higher Education Coordinating board proposes setting standards to ensure a student's capability to finish college before granting priority status.
Students would have to meet two of four requirements to be eligible for grants:
- take extra classes to prepare for college
- finish in the top third of the class
- maintain at least a B
- pass or be exempt from the Texas Success Initiative exam
David Vroonland, superintendent of Frenship I.S.D., understands why the state would consider the proposal. But he believes it will cut back on opportunities for some students.
"That can be problematic because I'm not sure that there is any design out there that actually says this student did X in high school, therefore they are going to be able to graduate and be successful," says Vroonland.
Frenship I.S.D. leaders will continue to encourage all students to fill out applications for university and state grants. It's expected there will be more students meeting the requirements than available grant money.
