MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon unveiled a new financial aid fund Tuesday for students suffering from recent economic hardships.
The Adverse Economic Circumstances Fund will be used to assist students and their families who have been severely affected by job loss or an income decrease. In an e-mail sent to the entire student body, Simon said more than $500,000 has been set aside for the cause.
“Though it may seem higher education is a luxury in times like these, we believe it is quite the opposite — it is a necessity,” Simon said in the e-mail. “The importance of a college education at a world recognized university has never been greater than it is right now as the new knowledge economy develops.”
For more information about applying for financial aid, contact the MSU Office of Financial Aid at (517) 353-5940.
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