The Griffon News

A politician keeping his word? It’s unheard of. Rare though it may be, Missouri Western is watching it happen at this very moment.

Gov. Matt Blunt has wooed us with whispers of increased financial aid for the needy college student, and he’s making it happen.

Blunt has a vision to help Missourians keep and enjoy the money we’ve earned, “…by giving every child in Missouri an education that will serve as the first rung on a ladder to achieving their own prosperity and a bright future.”

Blunt’s recent scholarship initiatives have the potential to take a good education from a dream to a reality for many students who would otherwise lack the finances to attend college.

For example, his Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative will provide another $25 million for student scholarships, which will increase the total for need-based scholarships from $27.5 million to $72.5 million.

Recently, the Governor talked to Missouri Western about the new Access Missouri scholarships that he is trying to set in stone for us. Access would sky rocket financial aid to include over eight times the number of students currently benefiting.

The citizens of this wonderful country are used to empty promises from teachers, bosses, parents and politicians, and how refreshing to see a change!

It’s nice to have someone representing our state who cares about students in St. Joseph.

For that reason, many students will now be able to attend Missouri Western on scholarships when they may not have the greatest GPA.

Thank you Gov. Blunt for using your authority to make life better for the little guys.