For students teetering on the edge financially, micro-grants help them finish college

For students teetering on the edge financially, micro-grants help them finish college

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Completion grants at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte make a difference in the lives of students progressing toward degree completion. Institutions like Georgia State University lead the way in demonstrating the success that can come from small amounts of money to support students.

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