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Dan Sullivan, Executive Site Director of College Track Denver<\/a>, and College Track scholar Alexis recently spoke with Public News Service<\/a> about proposed federal budget cuts that would reduce support for first-generation and under-resourced college students in Colorado and across the country.<\/p>\r\n

Sullivan emphasized that these students bring drive, talent, and persistence, yet often lack the family roadmap of their peers. Cutting key federal programs would remove critical resources at a time when the need for skilled workers continues to grow.<\/p>\r\n

Alexis, a sophomore at Colorado School of Mines, shared how College Track\u2019s ongoing support has helped him navigate college at his own pace and stay focused on earning his degree.<\/p>\r\n

Our 10-year model supports first-generation scholars from high school through college and into careers. We remain committed to that long-term partnership, even as federal funding for similar programs faces uncertainty.<\/p>\r\n

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