University of Montana will focus on retention; ‘micro-grants’ are one way to help

One of the big questions college students face is whether they can even afford to stay enrolled from one semester to the next.

"I think it’s astounding that for many students, it can be $200 or $400 or $600 that will keep them at the University of Montana," said Dean Brock Tessman.

Tessman, head of the Davidson Honors College, said "micro-grant" programs have been emerging that help students who need assistance to stay enrolled. A number of isolated efforts are taking place on campus, and he believes they are making a difference.

KEILA SZPALLER [email protected]

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