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Message from the President

February 21, 2007



Dear Parents,


I am writing to share information about potential legislation that could undermine the Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG). As many of you know, the TEG is awarded to eligible Texas residents who attend private, or independent, institutions. The State of Texas initially developed this grant program to assist students seeking private higher education because it costs the State less through TEG to enable the student to be educated at an independent college rather than to underwrite study in a public institution.

Dr. Tim Summerlin

Recently, Governor Perry submitted a Proposal on Higher Education that eliminates the TEG, TEXAS Grant and Texas Educational Opportunity Grant programs in order to shift their funding to his new financial aid plan. We think the members of the House and Senate should understand the popularity and importance of the TEG program as they consider the Governor’s proposal.

We are asking students and parents to write letters to their state representatives and state senators explaining how important the TEG program is to them. Even if a student does not receive the TEG, he or she will still benefit indirectly. With the State support provided by the TEG, Schreiner University can use its own funds to support more students.

If you are unsure who your state representative and senator are, you can go to http://www.capitol.state.tx.us  and fill in the address in the blue box midway down on the left side of the page labeled "Who represents me?"

Points to consider in your letter:

· Rather than mention the governor’s proposal, please focus on the value of TEG: a brief explanation of what it means to you is the whole point.

· Letters, rather than email, are kept by lawmakers, and handwritten letters carry great weight.

We appreciate your support for TEG as our state leaders consider possible changes in financial aid allocations in the near future.

Sincerely,


 


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