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Southern H.S. students receive grant money from U of L

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LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) -- Some Southern High School students are receiving a big gift from the University of Louisville -- help going to college.

U of L officials won't yet divulge how big the federal grant is, but say they received a substantial amount in the millions of dollars.

The money will be used over the next five years to expand a program that prepares high school students for college.

The Southern High School students going through the program will be the first in their families to further their education.

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