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Colleges Receive Federal Funding

August 28th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representative April McClain Delaney announced almost $700,000 in federal funding to higher education institutions in Western Maryland to support low-income and first-generation students, and students with disabilities as they pursue their degree. Grants have been awarded to Frostburg State University – $412,173, and $272,364 to Allegany College of Maryland for the TRIO Student Support Services program, which supports preparation and guidance for students as they pursue education beyond high school.