For the first time this fall, institutions must publicly share details about undergraduate classes to comply with Senate Bill 1.
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Posted inColorado
Trump administration higher education letter: Most Colorado universities have yet to decide response
A Colorado Mesa University spokesperson said the school does not plan to formally respond to the letter.
Posted inMile Markers
Iowa invests millions each year in regional career centers. What does that mean for rural students?
A look at a community college in Iowa where a $1 million state grant will help build a new hub for career and tech education.
Posted inChicago
Colleges scramble after court strikes down in-state tuition for Illinois undocumented students
The decision threatens college access for thousands of immigrant students. Illinois college officials want guidance from the state on what comes next.
Posted inMississippi
FAITH scholarship funding scare fuels push for state lawmakers to step up
The FAITH scholarships, which are awarded to students who have been in foster care, will be funded this year, but some say the onus is on the Legislature to address broader budget needs for the state Office of Student Financial Aid.
Posted inMile Markers
Rural career opportunities exist. How advisers in Missouri are proving it to their students
Takeaways from joining high school advisers on industry tours in Missouri as part of a training with rootEd Alliance.
Posted inMile Markers
‘This is the model’: Why Workforce Pell is taking a backseat to this $40M state program in Virginia
An opportunity to connect with one another online, and a look at Virginia’s FastForward program and its impact on rural students
Posted inMile Markers
Employers want to see soft skills. How rural schools are delivering
Schools throughout rural Kansas are following Maine’s footsteps with a model focused on soft skills like problem-solving and financial literacy.
Posted inCommunity Colleges
As financial aid for workforce training launches, North Carolina community colleges find few courses mesh with strict federal rules
Officials estimate less than 1% of course sections will be eligible for Workforce Pell.
Posted inThe Dispatch
Workforce Pell is here. States are racing to catch up.
Eventually, 100,000 students annually could receive the funds for short-term training programs.