Viewpoint: Financial aid cuts would put state on wrong path

The full article was published in the January 7, 2009 Lansing State Journal.

The Legislative Commission on Government Efficiency, a commission charged with finding ways to save the state money, is likely going to recommend eliminating the Michigan Promise Grant. This is a merit-based financial aid program that grants up to $4,000 to qualifying high school graduates who successfully complete two years of postsecondary education. Michigan residents should be paying close attention to these proposals because cutting any student financial aid programs is dangerous business.