University Daily Kansan, April 14, 1982
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You Can't Afford Not To Care...
The Reagan administration has proposed extensive reductions in federal funding for many student aid programs for federal Fiscal Year 1983 (academic year 1983-84). The American Council on Education has estimated that under the Reagan proposals approximately $17,695,788 less federal student assistance funding would be available to Kansas students in academic year 1983-84 than was available in academic year 1980-81. This would mean that only $54\%$ of the money available to assist Kansas students last year will be available in the 1983-84 school year. At the same time, the cost of attending a Kansas college or university is expected to increase by 20 to 25 percent.
In addition, the American Council on Education estimated that phasing out of Social Security educational benefits means that 5,155 Kansas college students will lose $14,952,000 in financial assistance. The Reagan administration has also proposed the elimination of the $650,000 of federal State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) funds that Kansas receives annually. These federal funds have become an integral part of the $4,175,000 General Use appropriation for the Tuition Grant and State Scholarship Programs in Kansas.
Finally, the administration proposes to eliminate graduate and professional student eligibility under the Guaranteed Student Loan Program. This change could seriously disrupt graduate enrollment in all Kansas universities.
1. Pell (Basic) Grants reduced 40%.
2. Guaranteed Student Loans reduced 60%.
3. College Work Study reduced 27.6%.
4. Complete elimination of Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, National Direct Student Loans, and Student Incentive Grants.
THOSE ARE THE FACTS. Final Congressional action on these proposed cuts is not expected for several weeks. You have several options; You can ignore the proposed cuts and hope that someone else will speak up for you; you can hope that the state legislature will pick up the difference in the cuts; you can allow aid programs to be discontinued . . . OR, you can write or call your representatives in Washington. Let them know how you feel about the proposed reductions and the effect such cuts will have on your ability to complete your education. You will join thousands of other students from throughout the nation who have joined together to fight the cuts. You can make a difference!
Here's your chance to be heard.
If you are concerned about the future of student financial aid, social security benefits to students, higher education funding, or other federal programs here is your chance to be heard.
The University of Kansas Student Senate will sponsor a reception for Congressman Larry Winn-R. who represents the Third Congressional District of Kansas this Friday evening, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm in the Kansas Room (Sixth Level) of the Kansas Union. This is an informal opportunity for you to express your concerns to the Congressman that represents Douglas County in the House of Representatives. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend.
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MEET CONGRESSMAN LARRY WINN
FRIDAY, APRIL 16th, 5 to 6 pm
KANSAS ROOM in the KANSAS UNION
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FREE ADMISSION, REFRESHMENTS SERVED
Let them know you care . . .
Senator Bob Dole
2214 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510
FIRST DISTRICT KANSAS
Rep. Pat Roberts
1428 Longworth House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
Senator Nancy Kassebaum 304 Russell Senate Office Blvd. Washington, D.C. 20510
SECOND DISTRICT KANSAS
THIRD DISTRICT KANSAS
Rep. Larry Winn
2416 Rayburn House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
Rep. Jim Jefferies
128 Cannon House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
FOURTH DISTRICT KANSAS
Rep. Dan Glickman
1507 Longworth House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
FIFTH DISTRICT KANSAS
Rep. Bob Wittaker
518 Cannon House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
If you have any questions, would like to have more information, or need help in contacting your legislators please drop by the STUDENT SENATE OFFICE, 105 B KANSAS UNION, or call 864-3710.
How Many Of Your Friends Won't Be Back Next Year?
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