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New York 2019-20 Budget to Provide Additional Funding, Services to State Community Colleges
New York’s community colleges received an increase in funding from the 2019-20 state budget in addition to assistance in providing courses to high school students. Community college enrollment rates have decreased partially because of a strong economy, which stimulates several high school graduates to begin their careers rather than pursue postsecondary education. The increase, which […]
Finance
Proposed Free Connecticut Community College Program Could Cost $10M in First Two Years
According to a price estimate by the Office of Fiscal Analysis (OFA), a proposed program that would allow continued subsidized community college tuition and fees in Connecticut would cost between $3.7 million and $4.1 million in the first year and $5.7 million to $6.5 million in the second year. The program would give grants that […]
Finance
Arizona ‘Dreamers’ Tuition Break Proposal Blocked From Having State House Hearing
A proposal led by Arizona Sen. Heather Carter, R-Cave Creek that would legally establish a specific community college and university tuition for “Dreamers” and individuals who don’t qualify for in-state tuition has potentially reached a stalemate. House Speaker Rusty Bowers recently told Capitol Media Services that he will not permit the proposal to be presented […]
Academics
SUNY Erie President Talks Enrollment Concerns, Possible Solutions
The drop in high school graduates and low unemployment rates in the Williamsville, New York area, are factors of SUNY Erie Community College’s low enrollment, said Dr. Dan Hocoy, Erie’s president. Hocoy also recently appeared before the County Legislature, where he cited the drop in high school graduates and low employment rates and said the […]
Finance
Community College Tuition Increase Vote to Come Soon
The Board of Regents for Higher Education for Connecticut State Colleges and Universities has approved a 5 percent increase in tuition at its four regional universities. A separate tuition increase for students attending Connecticut’s community colleges is also likely to be discussed. The four universities that would be affected by the proposed tuition changes include […]
Finance
WV Legislatures, Higher Ed Officials Voice Support for Community College Bill
West Virginia legislatures and post-secondary officials have expressed their support for recently passed Senate Bill 1, legislation that supporters say could open new economic opportunities and establish an industry talent pipeline in West Virgina’s community colleges. Lawmakers from both houses passed SB1 toward the end of a recent meeting, creating the West Virginia Invests Grant Program. […]
Finance
Out of State, District Northwest Arkansas Community College Students to See Tuition Increase
Several students at Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) who don’t live in its Bentonville and Rogers school districts will experiences increases in their tuition this fall. Students who live in the college’s district pay a tax according to their assessed property value, so their in-district tuition will continue to be $75 per credit hour. Those […]
Finance
WV Free Technical Colleges Bill Passed by State House of Delegates
A state Senate bill that would provide free college tuition for eligible students at West Virginia’s technical colleges has been approved by the West Virginia House of Delegates, by a vote of 85-13. If the Senate approves of the House adjustments to the legislation, it will go to the governor’s desk for review. “West Virginia […]
Finance
Alamo Colleges Trustees Vote to Forgive $1.8M Former Student Debt to Help Them Re-Enroll
In an effort to improve degree completion and student retention rates, The Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees have voted to forgive a maximum of $1.8 million in student debt to help 9,000 former students in Bexar County re-enroll and continue pursuing degrees or credentials. As part of the unanimous decision to forgive the student debt, […]
Leadership
Texas Community College Districts Consider Tuition Increase if Proposed Property Tax Legislation is Approved
Community colleges in Texas have warned students and their surrounding communities that they might consider increasing tuition if the Texas Legislature property tax proposal is approved. The proposed legislation would halt the increase of property tax revenue throughout the state, which consists of an average of 40 percent of community colleges’ funding, an association that […]
Leadership
Louisiana Community Students Pay More Tuition Than Students in The Region
According to Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed, students attending community colleges in Louisiana are paying more than the regional and national averages. Louisiana students pay 21.1 percent of their income when enrolled in state community colleges, whereas students in the same group attending school in other Southern states pay 17 percent of their income, […]
Leadership
Virginia Lawmakers Still at Odds Over In-State Tuition for DACA Students
Officials at some of Virginia’s largest public institutions of higher learning support allowing DACA recipients in the Commonwealth to pay in-state tuition, but recent legislative efforts in the state house and senate have failed to make it to their respective floors for votes. Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Boysko, died in committee in late January, […]
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