Proposed Cuts to Ohio Choice Grants Hurt Ohio's Students and Economy
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2,165 Baldwin Wallace University students will lose their Ohio Student Choice Grant (OSCG) as part of drastic program changes contained in Gov. Strickland's budget proposal. The loss of Choice Grants will have a tremendously negative impact on students across Ohio, their families, and independent higher education.
Contact your elected officials
How to contact your elected officials*.
Also visit www.savestudentchoice.com for links to email options.
Here is a sample letter you may choose to use.
Review the details to understand the impact of the proposed legislation.
* The vote on this issue is expected to happen soon -- if you plan to send a letter, it is advisable to do so quickly.
From the Association for Independent Colleges and Universities in Ohio:
Ohio Media Continues Coverage of Opposition and Ramifications to Slashing Student Choice Grant Program
Dayton Daily News: http://www.middletownjournal.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2007/03/25/mj032607grants.html
The Toledo Blade: http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007703250319
The Cleveland Plain Dealer: http://www.cleveland.com/plaindealer/stories/index.ssf?/base/isedu/1175167985204920.xml&coll=2