Congressman Bishop Announces ARPA Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds for Columbus Technical College

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Federal money is coming to Columbus Technical College.

Congressman Sanford Bishop announcing today that three institutions will receive grant funding through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, including CTC.

The school will receive just over $1.2 million towards specialized training and education, supporting enrollment efforts and student financial aid.

The relief fund is authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act that was signed in March of last year.

Congressman Bishop says, quote, "as we recover from the pandemic, these colleges, and many of their students, are still faced with strained budgets and economic challenges. These funds will help our technical colleges to bridge their gaps and expand student support services on campus," end quote.

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