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University Of Kansas Receives Federal Funds To Increase College Graduation Rates

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The University of Kansas has received an $8.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help low-income and first-generation students finish college.

KU is just one of 11 universities that are part of the grant, aimed at increasing college retention.

The money will be used for research.

“The end game is to ensure the students by the end of the study, are on track to complete a degree in four years," says Randall Brumfield, director of KU’s undergraduate advising center. 

Brumfield says the university plans to have a system in place by summer 2016. 

Jennifer Cotto is a community engagement intern for KCUR.

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