[StBernard] Expanding higher ed access for low income students

[Westley Annis]

John,

I have two kids in college at two different colleges affected by Katrina.  
They both missed that semister and had to sit out cause we didn't know where

to go or where we would be.  One has tops and tops was very understanding 
and didn't count it against her, but understood.  I agree with your views.  
My kids were behind in college credit after Katrina caused them to sit out, 
but both have caught up by taking on more hours.  Both of them work. My kids

had to want college for themselves.  I told them so.  They didn't have 
counselors calling them or talking to them in high school to help them or 
tell them what to do.  It was up to them.  My daughter learned about Tops 
from the newspaper and then she worked hard to meet the requirements.  I 
don't want any underpriviliged person to fall between the cracks but I think

if someone wants an education for themselves, they can obtain it through 
hard work.

Laurie