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Florida Polytechnic University has launched the Parent Network, a program that allows family members to contribute financially to students attending the STEM university in Lakeland beyond tuition costs.
The program allows parents and other family members to donate to a fund, which students can tap through grant application to pay for a variety of things, from student organizations and competitions to outside activities that enhance student learning.
The program launched with an initial $15,000 raised through a “survival kit” campaign providing snacks to students during finals weeks.
Parents unable to contribute financially can instead provide volunteer services, if they choose.
– Janelle Irwin, Florida Politics