BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack has announced a $70 million decrease in the projected budget for the Hope Scholarship.

Thousands of students take advantage of the scholarship funding each year according to data from the West Virginia Treasury. Students and administrators said grant and scholarship opportunities are essential in offering students access to higher education. "Any type of funding helps any college student because you just never know," said WVU Tech student, Savannah Goins. "Random expenses come from anywhere and you never know what could happen."

"Financial aid is very important for our students and families as they look at the financial obligation of pursuing higher education here at WVU Tech-WVU Beckley," said WVU Tech Dean of Enrollment Serv

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