Funding

Community college concerns over FAFSA flap

The U.S. Education Department’s (ED) delayed and glitch-plagued rollout of a new FAFSA form and process is having severe repercussions for four-year institutions, but some community college leaders say they, too, are facing significant FAFSA-related…



Funding roundup

The Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program is sending $4.5 million to the state’s 10 public community college districts. The scholarship program aims to help Arizonans earn a credential, degree or build advanced skills that…


Reporter’s notebook

Miami college, FIFA partner on internships New round of YouthBuild grant awards Dr. Jill Biden to attend Arizona college’s commencement Miami college, FIFA partner on internships With a new men’s and women’s soccer program slated…


In it together: Meeting local workforce needs

Partnerships are a vital aspect of succeeding as a community college, and Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) has succeeded in making the most out of those connections with the community. With an enrollment of around…



Advocacy quick hits: This week’s FAFSA update

The U.S. Education Department (ED) announced this week that it has completed FAFSAs (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for forms impacted by known issues. As a reminder, ED previously announced that 30% of received…


Not holding back about FAFSA

The FAFSA fiasco and safety for Jewish students on college campuses were the main focus of a Senate appropriations hearing on Tuesday with U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. At the Senate subcommittee hearing on the…


Washington Watch: Updates on FY 25 earmarks

Although Congress just passed its fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations package a month ago, lawmakers have already begun the process for crafting FY 2025’s appropriations bills. As has been the case for the last several…


Funding roundup

Wake Technical Community College is amping up its electric vehicle (EV) training thanks to a $636,128 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation. The college’s Curriculum Integration in Training EVs (CITE) project…