Brian Kemp’s needs-based scholarship investment fulfills Democratic dreams

Brian Kemp’s needs-based scholarship investment fulfills Democratic dreams

The governor's proposal to spend $325 million boosting a scholarship program for financially needy families comes after years of Democratic lobbying.

Kemp's budget would allocate funds for needs-based college scholarships

Gov. Brian Kemp has proposed a one-time investment of $325 million in state funding for the University of Georgia Foundation's DREAMS Scholarship program, which will provide up to $3,000 to students who meet qualifications, including financial need, part-time work or volunteerism, and completion of a financial literacy course. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savanna…