Looking for a few good students: The University of Montana woos those priced out of college

“We want an educated work force. If we don’t get that, forget the rest.” University of Montana President George Dennison

The University of Montana is working to woo Montana high school graduates and help them cover the costs of higher education.

The University of Montana is working to woo Montana high school graduates and help them cover the costs of higher education.

In Kalispell on Monday, university President George Dennison announced a $1.3 million, two-year pilot project to help modest- and low-income Montanans pay for four years of schooling at the University of Montana or two years at its college of technology.

One caveat, however: It is aimed at those willing to work at their education and maintain a reasonable grade-point average.

By NANCY KIMBALL
The Daily Inter Lake

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