To fill high-need jobs, Missouri launches financial aid program for adults
Springfield News-Leader
Chancellor Hal Higdon says staffers at Ozarks Technical Community College received an odd reaction when they notified students about a financial aid program. Many worried it was too good to be true.
Commentary: Escaping the transfer trap
Washington Monthly
Want more students to get bachelor’s degrees? Let community colleges award them.
What the free college movement can learn from Kalamazoo
Washington Monthly
The small Midwestern city has pioneered a new way to help low-income students access higher education.
New state law makes it easier for college students to avoid taking classes that won’t transfer
Texas Tribune
Texas lawmakers hope that by making information about courses more accessible and transparent, students can avoid paying for classes that don’t help them earn a degree.
Anne Arundel Community College celebrates 10 years guiding student entrepreneurs through the Hatchery
Baltimore Sun
Nick Kiraly, 22, realized a few years ago his idea to use drones to help residential and commercial real estate companies could transform into an actual business and now he does just that as owner of Annapolis Ascents.
Clark State expanding apprenticeship program
Springfield News-Sun
Clark State Community College (Ohio) expects to have 150 student apprentices enrolled in the program throughout the three-year program.
AACC awards grant to KCTCS to expand apprenticeship programs
BuildingKentucky.com
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System has received a $420,000 grant from the American Association of Community Colleges to participate in its Expanding Community College Apprenticeships project.