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conditioning units , which are over 20-years-old , would cost $ 45,000 . Doing a full replacement would cost $ 75,000 . Being unable to acquire the funds , Stringer decided to take on the challenge herself . “ If I can ’ t find anybody to do it , I ’ ll take a class and fix it myself ,” she stated .
After sharing this situation with her instructor and peers , they said that it sounds like a “ possible group project .”
With the help of financial aid and the college ’ s services , Stringer ’ s academic transition was an easy one .
Through the Donovan Scholarship , her entire tuition was completely covered . The scholarship pays tuition and mandatory course fees for Kentucky residents that are 65-years and older . Then through a Pell Grant , the costs of
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