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Hogan to sign bill making college tuition free to some

Posted at 8:32 PM, May 06, 2018
and last updated 2018-05-07 19:20:19-04

Going to community college may soon be much more affordable for Maryland residents.

Gov. Larry Hogan plans to sign a bill this week that covers tuition costs at community colleges for qualifying residents.

The legislation was approved near the end of this year's legislative session.

It will create a $15 million program to provide scholarships of up to $5,000 to students from families earning less than $125,000 a year. Single adults earning less than $90,000 also would be eligible for the money.