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Multiple scholarships have helped defray the cost of her education: Pruitt, who is scheduled to graduate with her MBA in the summer, has about $21,000 in student debt.

He is also working to secure state funding that could defray the expense.

To help defray the expense, he invited selected media outlets, including The Times, to bid on exclusive use of the photos, if the find was confirmed.

He also recently received a small grant with the Arts Council for Long Beach to help defray the cost for those who want to commission a micro-gallery but can’t afford the materials.

For example, a new tax credit defrays 30% of the costs of installing rooftop solar and battery storage.