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Back to school: Over the past five years, there has been a significant increase among older adults with a baccalaureate who returned to college for an associate degree. (Read the PDF.) Daily StaffCCDaily is published…
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Plans after college: One in 10 teens say they plan to attend a community college after graduating high school, compared to six in 10 who indicate they want to attend a four-year college. About 13…
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Disparity among races: About one-third of Hispanic students and 27 percent of black students did not complete a FAFSA because they or their family didn’t have enough information on how to complete it, compared to…
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Working while in school: Two out of three community college students work while enrolled, with part-time students more likely than full-time students to be employed. (Read the PDF.) AACC StaffMore Posts – Website
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Staying and completing: Students who began sub-baccalaureate credential programs in the 2011-12 academic year were more likely to attain a credential or still be enrolled (persist) compared to students who began in the 2003-04 academic…
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Still a great deal: In 2018-19, the average estimated tuition and fees based on full-time, in-district enrollment at a community college was $3,660, compared to $10,230 for in-state students at public four-year institutions. (Read the…
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Educating those who serve our country: Current and former military personnel are more likely to enroll at community colleges than in other higher education sectors. (Read the PDF.) Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American…
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Using year-round Pell: About four out of five community colleges responding to a national survey say they have seen an increase in the number of students receiving Pell grants this summer compared to last summer….
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Education pays off: Labor market data continue to indicate that earnings increase for each educational level achieved. (Read the PDF.) AACC StaffMore Posts – Website
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Persistence as a success indicator: The overall rate for students who began at a community college in fall 2016 and persisted the next fall (enrolled in the same college or transferred to another college) is…