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For Poor Students, Getting to College is Just the Start of the Challenge

As part of the KERA Yearbook project, students in North Texas talked about the strong headwinds they face as they pursue their college dreams — and college officials explained how they're trying to help.

by Dianna Douglas, KERA News

Students in between classes at Austin Community College.
Credit: Callie Richmond

As part of the KERA Yearbook project, students in North Texas talked about the strong headwinds as they pursue their college dreams — and college officials explained how they're trying to help. Read the full story at KERA News.

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Dianna Douglas

KERA NEWS

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