Flint Energies Foundation, Inc. has generously donated a $1,600 grant to Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc. to help ease the financial burden for local students pursuing their General Education Diplomas. Ten students who live in the service area of Flint Energies who are enrolled in Columbus Tech’s Adult Education division will be eligible to receive $160.00 each from this grant to pay for their GED testing. Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc. will manage the funds.

“This is amazing news,” said April Hopson, director of adult education. “When it comes to completing their GED tests, so many of our students face serious financial obstacles. Being able to provide this assistance for our students is a huge help.”

The funds are made available through Flint Energies’ program called Operation Round-Up.  Many Flint Energies’ members agree to “round up” their electric bill to support worthy causes such as this. In a press release, manager of public relations for Flint Energies Marian McLemore said, “Supporting quality education has always been a large part of our commitment to community. College costs continue to increase each year and we hope that this scholarship program will help local students achieve their dream of a college education.”