October 3, 2005

Hurricane-relief bill with $36 millon for college and students awaits Bush's signature

The U.S. Senate on Friday unanimously approved a bill that would provide colleges with up to $36 million more in federal financial aid to help support students who have been affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The House passed the legislation earlier in the week. Under the bill, the funds would come from Federal Work-Study, Perkins Loans and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. President Bush is expected to sign the bill into law soon.

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