Low-Income Students to Overcome 'Aristocracy' of Higher Ed

Name: Low-Income Students to Overcome 'Aristocracy' of Higher Ed
Uploaded: 2013-09-10T01:18:28Z
Duration: P634S
Description: For kids who grew up poor or without higher education role models, the idea of attending one of the best colleges in the country isn't just a dream -- the goal may not have ever occurred to them. Jeffrey Brown looks in on a program that gives select high school seniors the guidance and tools to dream big.

Clip: 09/09/2013 | 10m 34s

For kids who grew up poor or without higher education role models, the idea of attending one of the best colleges in the country isn't just a dream -- the goal may not have ever occurred to them. Jeffrey Brown looks in on a program that gives select high school seniors the guidance and tools to dream big.

Aired: 09/09/13

Rating: NR

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