Edmunds County Tribune -

On average, families spend $26,226 on college, according to a national study. However, family savings and income alone often do not cover the full cost of college. Studies report that more than eight in 10 families use scholarships and grants, and more than half of families borrow to cover college costs.

Plains Commerce Bank is helping to help alleviate this financial burden for a handful of deserving students and their families this year. The Bank awarded eight students a total of $6,000 to help cover the costs of their continued education.

The deserving recipients include Grace Beyers an...