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Financial aid falls short for minority, low-income college students. Study: Rich white kids get the breaks

The nation’s top public universities ââ?¬Å?are becoming disproportionately whiter and richer,ââ?¬Â says a new report that looks at enrollment and graduation rates at 50 public flagship universities.The report argues that financial aid practices at those and similar institutions create barriers for low-income and minority students.