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Students and supporters push for affordable college at State house

By Steve Ahlquist on May 11, 2017

“I want to go to college, but low-income students like me have to rely on student loans that don’t even cover the full price,” said Jayleen Salcedo, a senior at Classical High School and a member of the Providence Student Union (PSU).

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