For some El Pasoans who are part of the 2023-24 freshman class, affordability is the main concern.
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Education Secretary Cardona praises Colorado’s focus on education that leads to jobs
Cardona announced the launch of a $25 million federal grant program to support efforts to teach students skills that will help them find a career.
Posted inColorado
Transferring from community college to a four-year program? A new Colorado scholarship can help with costs
Colorado students who start at a community college then transfer to a four-year bachelor’s degree program will soon have a chance to pay for part of their education with a new scholarship. The scholarship, called the Reisher Bridge Scholars Program, supports students within the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program — the program guarantees admission at […]
Posted inCalifornia
Drones, tacos, and billboards: How California community colleges are trying to get students back to school
After a historic drop in enrollment during the COVID-19 pandemic, California community colleges are ramping up marketing efforts, spending more than $40 million in state and federal dollars to lure students back. Is it working?
Posted inOhio
Northeast Ohio needs more adults with advanced education. Here’s how some local colleges are trying to connect with them
Nearly 1.4 million Ohioians have some college credits but no degree. For higher education institutions, they’re potential new students – and tuition dollars.
Posted inOhio
Tri-C joins national group looking to transform workforces
The goal is to increase access to training and better paying jobs for Northeast Ohio residents.
Posted inCalifornia
Disparities persist in California’s transfer process
Transfer to a four-year institution is a benchmark for success among community colleges, but the numbers are low and disparities across the system persist, especially between colleges in rural areas and those in wealthy suburbs.
Posted inMile Markers
Mile Markers: From classroom to vineyard in rural Washington
How a community college helped Walla Walla become a wine lover’s paradise.
Posted inCalifornia
Most community college students hope to earn a bachelor’s degree. CCAC students have better odds than others nationwide
Transferring from a community college to a four-year school can be fraught. CCAC believes the process is a key to strengthening the Pittsburgh-area workforce.
Posted inCalifornia
Who is a first-generation college student? California colleges, universities can’t agree.
Many California colleges and universities define “first-generation college student” differently, creating a confusing situation for students to navigate.