He and Mr. Hammond said the session could have been better for students. Gov. Bill Ratliff disagreed. Gasoline goes up. Groceries go up. Rent goes up.
Tuition goes up.
Add in housing, transportation, meals and other costs, and the amount rises considerably. If you're in Austin, that's one night out on Sixth Street. Students should look at the overall picture, state officials said. The number of students eligible for the grants will go from 15,000 to about 60,000, officials said. And more community college students will receive grants because a separate bill creates scholarships just for them.