Ga. Tech, Spelman Join Effort To Attract Low-Income Students

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December 15th, 2016

Recent graduates line up before the ceremony at South High School, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, in Cleveland. The Cleveland district overall moved up one notch from last year’s “academic watch” state category to “continuous improvement.” The district’s graduation rate has climbed to 55 percent. Statewide, Ohio has an 86 percent graduation rate. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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Georgia Tech and Spelman College have joined an effort to get more low-income students into higher education. They’re part of the American Talent Initiative, a group of 30 institutions focusing on diversifying access to college.

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The rising cost of tuition puts college out of reach for many poor and middle-income students.  

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