New California law aims to ease community college transfers to UC, Cal StateLos Angeles TimesA number of new laws will significantly help community college students transfer into both California State and University of California campuses,…
What borrowers need to know about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness overhaulNational Public RadioThe U.S. Education Department says it will use its authority to give student loan borrowers a time-limited waiver — essentially relaxing several…
Minnesota colleges see fewer students seeking law enforcement certificationsMinnPostAlexandria Technical & Community College, which has one of the largest law enforcement programs in Minnesota, has experienced a steady decline in the number of students who…
More colleges want to join database collaborativeSanta Fe New MexicanTwo more New Mexico community colleges have announced interest in joining a partnership that aims to streamline administrative processes through the nonprofit Collaborative for Higher Education…
‘Economics should not be a barrier’: Community colleges use federal funds to attract, retain studentsBoston GlobeWhen Iseline Mendoza needed help meeting her housing costs this summer, she turned to what might seem an unlikely place…
The importance of $3.5T rebuilding plan for community collegesUniversity BusinessThe investment in two-year institutions is critical to provide both a safety net and career path opportunities for students. Community College of Aurora launches program to…
Colorado community colleges join group to help older students of colorChalkbeat ColoradoColorado community colleges will provide more aid and resources for their older students, better track their college success, and create degree programs leading to…
What student safeguards are needed if Congress expands Pell to short-term programs?Higher Ed DiveRecent research found the payoff for short-term Pell offerings varies widely, but some policymakers think they can work with the right precautions….
House Democrats’ maneuvers imperil free college, pre-KPoliticoThis week could make or break some of Democrats’ most sweeping education proposals, including universal pre-K for the nation’s 3- and 4-year-olds and free community college, as the House…
Despite new scholarship, for-credit enrollment fell at some Triad community collegesGreensboro News & RecordA new scholarship meant to help new high school graduates pursue degrees at North Carolina community colleges in the wake of the…