Wisconsin ‘covenant’ opens access to college

Wisconsin is rolling out the nation’s most expansive guarantee of higher education to students in hopes of raising aspirations and improving preparedness.

The state’s 75,000 eighth-graders can sign the Wisconsin Covenant starting May 10. They promise to earn a B average, take courses to prepare for college and be good citizens.

In exchange, the state will guarantee a spot in one of its universities or technical colleges and a combination of work study, loans and scholarships to help low-income students pay their way.

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