"Tools 4 School: One grand-prize winner and three first-prize winners were randomly selected in a "Tools 4 School" drawing held on Dec. 14. Read below to learn how each student feels they benefited by participating in Missouri's A+ Program.
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Taylor Rowe, Maple Woods Community College Grand-prize winner of $1,000 “I benefited from the A+ program because my family would have never been able to afford college for me otherwise. And I will be able to start my life not being thousands of dollars in debt.” |
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Emily Lynne Ellison, St. Charles Community College First-prize winner of $400 “It has helped me so far save money for the fuutre and fully decide where I'm going with my life. I'm very happy with my choice and it kept me close to my family and I was able to keep my job." |
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Elizabeth Cannon, St. Louis Community College - Meramec First-prize winner of $400 “College is difficult enough and the book payments take out a good chunk of change on their own. By the end of the Fall 2009 semester, I will have saved over $3,000. I now have $3,000 I am able to put towards the continuation of my schooling and $3,000 less that I have to worry about in attaining students loans. I can spend my time concentrating on earning grades rather than finding money to pay for earning my grades." |
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Maci Estes, Warrensburg Area Career Center First-prize winner of $400 “Without the money the A+ Program has generously given me, I would not be in the Practical Nursing Program that I am currently attending. The A+ Program is helping me achieve my goals and is paving my way to becoming a licensed practical nurse.” |