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A North Carolina congresswoman introduced a bill that would expand federal financial aid programs to encourage shorter-term programs and would cap the amount of loans a student can receive. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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Proposed bill to reform, expand financial aid in higher education

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A bill proposed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday aims to reform how the federal government oversees higher education. North Carolina Congresswoman Virginia Foxx introduced House Resolution 4508, which expands the Pell Grant, a federal financial aid program, to include shorter-term programs like apprenticeships.

https://dailybruin.com/2017/12/04/proposed-bill-to-reform-expand-financial-aid-in-higher-education/

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Proposed bill to reform, expand financial aid in higher education

By Tabatha Lewis-Simó

Dec. 4, 2017 12:47 a.m.