Maine considers textbook assistance plan for some studentsAssociated PressDemocratic Rep. Maggie O’Neil has proposed a bill that would create the Textbook Cost Assistance Fund within the Maine Department of Education. O’Neil said she made the…
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Thursday outlined his priories for the department for the coming year which includes developing stronger career pathways for students. The highlights he presented during a public presentation for U.S….
Extended delay for in-person classesDallas College looks for diversity — among its suppliersPolice academy stays open on nights, weekendsCost-free CNA trainingA new tuition-free early college program Extended delay for in-person classes Due to the continued…
SAT going digital in shifting college admissions landscapeWashington PostStudent score reports will not only focus on connecting students with four-year colleges and scholarships, but also provide information about two-year college and workforce training options. Louisiana…
For prison education advocates, the passage of the FAFSA Simplification Act in December 2020 was a monumental achievement, one that could not have been anticipated just a few years prior. In addition to streamlining the…
The average tuition and fees for community college students are far less than for students at in-state public four-year institutions, but it is estimated that their costs for transportation, supplies and other expenses are slightly…
Why aren’t more adults finishing community college?Brown Center Chalkboard (Brookings blog)Getting adult learners with some college credits to re-enroll in community colleges might not be that easy, but connecting with them before they stop out…
In the midst of a pandemic, five Northern Essex Community College (NECC) professors spent the fall semester creating partnerships with two French universities that will provide a global experience for students without the need for…
ED encourages institutions to use FAFSA data to aid in administration of federal benefits programsNASFAA NewsThe U.S. Education Department has notified higher education institutions that they can use data from a student’s FAFSA to help…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) last Friday concluded the first of three one-week negotiated rulemaking (“neg reg”) sessions of the Committee on Institutional and Programmatic Eligibility for the Title IV student aid programs Negotiated Rulemaking…