At least one state pared back its free college program and another warned students it may have to do the same because of pandemic-related budget challenges. Oregon lawmakers cut funding for its promise program by $3.6 million in mid-August, leading to some students having their grants revoked. New York, meanwhile, may reduce its free tuition scholarships or prioritize current recipients, according to the program's website. Free college proposals will likely take a back seat to other budget priorities for the time being, experts said, though it is unclear how existing programs will be affected.
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