While Congress grapples with immigration — in particular how to address the issue of so-called Dreamers — before the president’s March 5 deadline, states are trying to figure out how to handle tuition and student aid for…
The Trump administration’s budget plan for fiscal year 2019 continues to carry the president’s emphasize on workforce development — especially through apprenticeships — and would allow students to use Pell grants for certain short-term programs….
U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta wants to break down the silos that delineate workforce training, workforce development, technical education and traditional education. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a different approach from other states to help students cover the high cost of college. Associated PressCopyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,…
Great teams know that having a seasoned coach can help them win. Madeline PattonMadeline Patton is an education writer based in Ohio.More Posts
After a brief government shutdown on Friday, Congress passed a two-year budget deal that substantially raises discretionary spending for fiscal years (FY) 2018 and 2019 — which is very good news for colleges. Jim HermesJim…
A task force created to recommend ways to remake Louisiana’s TOPS college tuition program can’t decide how the popular, 20-year-old program should be tweaked after months of study. Associated PressCopyright 2018 The Associated Press. All…
New Mexico’s high school juniors would have to apply to at least one college or commit to other post-high school plans as part of a proposed graduation requirement that would be the first statewide push…
DeRionne Pollard, who was the first in her family to attend college, held three part-time jobs and relied on food stamps while attending college. And though federal student aid was available, her father struggled to…
More than ever, the community college president’s attention can be split between internal and external forces. Walter G. BumphusDr. Walter G. Bumphus is president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts