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Dual Credit Programs Could Be Legislated by Texas Lawmakers

Dual-credit enrollment, a process that allows students to earn college credits while in high school, will be on the agenda of the 86th Texas Legislature. Ninety-three percent of all dual-credit enrollment is at community colleges. Read more

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Local Workforce Investment Board Commits $289,199 to Connecticut College’s Success Program

Northwest Connecticut Community College has received $289,199 from the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board to fund the college’s Team Success Scholar program for the 2018-2019 school year. About $2 million has been infused into the college over a 15-year period through the program, which helps students obtain workforce credentials while offering career and college exploration. […]

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New Jersey Governor Announces Community College Opportunity Grant Recipients

Thirteen New Jersey schools were chosen as pilots for the first stage of the new Community College Opportunity Grant program. Students who earn less than $45,000 and take six or more credits in the Spring 2019 semester are eligible to receive the grant. Read more

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Affordable College

Throughout the years, college has gotten more expensive than it has ever before, and it seems like the cost keeps rising. Even though the state and federal governments and the universities provide financial aid, it can still be tough for families of students attending the institution of higher education. “A college has many funders. Federal […]

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Hispanic-Serving Community College in Colorado Receives $2.4 Million Diverse Education Grant

Pueblo Community College President Patty Erjavec says the school she leads has a recipe for success. And after hearing that PCC was the recipient of a five-year, $2.4 million Title V grant from the U.S. Department of Education, she said the success can develop even more. “We are very excited because we have not received […]

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Detroit Area Community College Says Tax Proposal Needed to Sustain Operations

It’s natural when you hit your 50s to take action to strengthen your financial security. Such is the case for Wayne County Community College District this year as it observes its Golden Anniversary and asks voters to approve a tax proposal to sustain operations. The college is seeking approval Nov. 6 to combine and continue […]