MARQUETTE, MI-- Five Upper Peninsula colleges are getting $1.3 million in federal funding to help students graduate.
The money through the Department of Education’s TRIO Student Support Services Program aims to help first-generation college students, low-income individuals, and students with disabilities.
Northern Michigan University will receive $300,249; Gogebic Community College, $247,580; Finlandia University is getting $286,598; Bay de Noc Community College, $292,362; and Bay Mills Community College will receive $247,583.
The money will be used for tutoring, financial aid counseling, and other support services.