Finance

Investing in Community Colleges

Along with HBCUs, community colleges have been the benefactor of MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropy.

The Student Research and Advocacy Center at Lee College houses a food pantry.

Biden-Harris Administration Encourages Enrollment in SAVE Plan

The White House is launching its SAVE Day of Action to promote its student loan payment reduction plan.

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Stranded Credits from Students with Debt. Is a Bigger Shift Starting?

CUNY and SUNY recently announced that they will no longer withhold transcripts from students with institutional debt.

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New Hampshire Community Colleges Receive $1 Million Gift

A $1 million gift has been given to establish a scholarship for students who attend any one of New Hampshire’s seven community colleges.

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Presidential Aim of Free Community College on Hold--For Now

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden said that two years of tuition-free community college will not be included in any social spending bill Democrats may try to pass in Congress.

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U.S. Dept. of Education Adds Funds to American Rescue Plan to Address Basic Needs

The U.S. Department of Education announced an additional $198 million will be added to the American Rescue Plan to address barriers to success in higher education, including housing and food insecurity.

Workforce Development

Anne Arundel Community College Builds Center with Local Donations

Anne Arundel Community College turned to the community to raise $4.25 million to construct new building.

Rendering of the new Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades

UDC Receives Surprise Donation, the Largest in its History

An anonymous donor has given the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) the largest gift in its history: $2.3 million.

What's Next for Pell Grants for Incarcerated Students

With the Pell Grant ban on incarcerated students lifted, questions linger for advocates around how federal dollars will be used to ensure people in prison get quality college programs.

Incarcerated students from Mount Tamalpais College at San Quentin State Prison

Pause on Student Loan Repayments Extended to May 1

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Illinois's Shawnee Community College Accepting Donations to Assist With Tornado Relief

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Federal Relief Money Boosted Community Colleges, but Now It’s Going Away

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