The University of Texas at Austin has expanded a new financial aid commitment for middle and low-income students to include all sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as incoming freshmen, President Gregory L. Fenves announced in the 2018 State of the University address.
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Full Transcript: president.utexas.edu/speeches/2018-state-of-the-university
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