State education leaders say there’s less funding available to boost awareness about completing the federal financial aid form that can help students get money to pay for college.
Amy Morona
Signal Ohio
Higher education reporter for Signal Cleveland in partnership with Open Campus.
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What Workforce Pell Grant expansion may mean for Ohio
The federal financial aid offering will soon be available to go towards more short-term training programs, including those traditionally offered at community colleges and technical schools.
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A Youngstown State alum planned to leave the university $100,000. Senate Bill 1 changed his mind
The move shows another way Ohio’s new higher education law continues to ripple across public campuses.
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Say Yes Cleveland’s first report card highlights wins, challenges
Since the program launched in 2019, 713 Cleveland students have earned a college degree or certificate, though affordability and academic readiness issues remain.
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Shorter courses? Why these Ohio community colleges want to offer more
The schools will spend the next four years figuring out how to best offer more eight-week classes – or about half the time of a standard semester.
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Ohio’s largest community colleges see fall enrollment boost
The increases, which mirror national trends, come as these schools face a shrinking state population and increased political pressures.
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Cleveland State didn’t prepare for backlash over radio-station deal, planning documents show
Public records show university officials gave little thought to potential student protests or public criticism over the deal.
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Cleveland State President Laura Bloomberg doesn’t mention WCSB deal, Senate Bill 1 during State of the University address
Instead, Bloomberg used the annual address to discuss priorities and tout wins, including the recent introduction of several new majors.
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Getting a bachelor’s degree in Ohio costs more than in other Great Lakes states, study finds
New findings from the National College Attainment Network show the state’s community colleges can still be a deal, though.
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Cleveland State gets promotional spots, board seat in radio station deal
Public records show the institutions entered into an eight-year agreement earlier this month.