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JULY 11, 2025

Coupled with new caps on federal loans, this could make college less accessible for low-income students. Pell Grants can now be used for certain certification programs – a win for students pursuing career-focused paths at community colleges or trade schools. But it’s not all downside.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. But now as we find ourselves stabilizing, it’s time to pause and take stock of the full landscape facing community colleges.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

A new law awards eligible California Community College graduates $5,000 if they attend a partner HBCU. The California Community College system has a transfer program with 39 HBCUs across the country. Just over 50 students transferred from a California Community College to a partner HBCU in the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

700,000 incarcerated students will be Pell-eligible in 2023. Beginning July 2023, over 700,000 incarcerated adults will become Pell Grant eligible , enabling qualified students to pursue federally funded college education for the first time since the 1990s. Here’s what that could mean for your institution.

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MARCH 8, 2023

That means it would cover any remaining tuition and fees after all grants and other scholarships are applied, except for federal Pell Grants. The Minnesota Commitment to Higher Education Act would create one of the country's most overarching free college programs. The state's legislative session started Jan.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Blogs 5 areas for community college leaders to take stock in 2023 And resources to help sustain your post-pandemic momentum Now that community colleges have weathered the storm of the pandemic, it’s time to take a moment to recognize all you have accomplished, and then to begin to steer the transition from a “crisis” mindset to a sustainability one.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

Traditional undergraduate challenges remain National Student Clearinghouse 2023 fall enrollment data indicate that undergraduate enrollment grew for the first time in several years (+2.1%), but nearly all growth was driven by community colleges (+4.6%) offering dual enrollment courses.

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

The California College Promise Grant means tuition-free college. The grant also has income eligibility guidelines. College is expensive — but grants can save you thousands on a college degree. And the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) is one of the best in the country.

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MARCH 13, 2023

President Joe Biden's budget includes a $500 million grant program to provide two years of free community college. Those grants will go toward students enrolled in high-quality programs that lead to a four-year degree or a good-paying job, according to the budget.

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MAY 13, 2024

House Bill 24-1340, also known as the Colorado Promise Act, would give students from families earning $90,000 or less annually a tax credit covering tuition and fees after grants and scholarships are used. The tax credit is valid at any public Colorado four-year institution, technical college, or community college.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Maura Healey's MassReconnect proposal would cover expenses like textbooks and fees in addition to community college tuition. Massachusetts residents who are 25 years or older and who haven't earned a college credential will be eligible for the program. Massachusetts Gov. Massachusetts Democratic Gov. More than 1.8 More than 1.8

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MARCH 12, 2024

President Joe Biden's proposal calls on Congress to increase the maximum Pell Grant award by $750. That Pell Grant increase would not apply to students attending for-profit institutions. Minority-serving institutions would see a funding increase of $93 million compared to 2023.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka called for free community college in a speech to her chamber. Thirty-one states currently offer free community college with varying eligibility requirements, including several of Massachusetts' neighbors.

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MARCH 8, 2023

The San Diego Community College District is getting $3.4 California's largest community college district is getting millions in federal funding for student assistance programs. California's largest community college district is getting millions in federal funding for student assistance programs.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Specifically, we weren’t educated on how to repay them.

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APRIL 26, 2023

A collaborative of seven southeastern Michigan community colleges announced a $30 million investment from the Ballmer Group and Ralph C. Washtenaw Community College in Ypsilanti announced plans for a training program using its share of the funding. Wilson, Jr. foundation. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.

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EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs).

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

Students who are incarcerated are set to regain access to Pell Grants nationwide in 2023. Lawmakers and education officials should step up communication and set up clear guidelines for colleges ahead of the rollout, according to a new NASFAA report. Those questions were nixed by the FAFSA Simplification Act.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

Lincoln University will use the National Telecommunications and Information Administration grant for Chromebooks, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, and classroom upgrades for distance learning. The Lincoln University grant project spans two years. The Connecting Minority Communities pilot program has awarded nearly $52 million to 19 schools.

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JULY 24, 2023

A college degree or certificate is more within reach than ever for California students with experience in foster care. Gavin Newsom signed into law a state budget that promises to significantly increase college access for students with experience in foster care (SEFC).

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AUGUST 17, 2023

Reauthorization is the primary path land-grant universities have to get federal funding. Historically Black land-grant universities often get a fraction of what their white counterparts receive. Advocates hope Congress will push for equitable funding for all land-grant institutions.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Keller expressed extreme doubt that submissions and completions will ever reach 2023-24 levels. "Do They may miss important deadlines, but students can submit their applications the day before classes begin and still qualify for federal financial aid like Pell Grants and student loans. High-minority school 32.2% -33.3% she asked. "I

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Caltech tuition and scholarships The 2023–2024 cost of attendance (i.e., While financial aid packages may include student loans, the average amount of grant and scholarship aid received by entering students in Fall 2021 was $42,708. Caltech graduates go on to be among the most impressive and ambitious scientists alive today.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

February 7, 2023. EAB experts Caylie Privitere and Matthew McAloon examine the benefits to students and institutions from the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated persons who want to pursue a college education. Our guest today discuss the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Louis County, Missouri, is offering college credit courses to people in jail, according to St. Louis Community College. The move comes amid a nationwide restoration of Pell Grant eligibility to people who are incarcerated. Louis County jail detainees with a high school diploma to take college credit courses through St.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 20, 2023

Ivy Day 2023: All You Need To Know Are you ready for Ivy Day 2023? So, buckle up and join us as we explore the anticipation surrounding Ivy Day 2023. When is Ivy Day 2023? In 2023, Ivy Day is scheduled for March 30, while it took place on March 31 in the previous year, 2022. What to Do After the Ivy Day 2023?

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Undocumented students are not eligible for federal financial aid, including Pell Grants. With the CADAA, undocumented students in California can qualify for state financial aid including the Cal Grant, Middle-Class Scholarship, and the California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant. The application change may seem insignificant.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

million grant. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, is starting 2023 with a big boost – more than $8 million in federal funding. Mary's a $2,834,710 grant to boost graduation rates. The funding was part of the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus appropriations law signed into law. Joaquin Castro. Mary's education.".

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

That means if your daughter’s school offers three APs, Harvard will be happy to see your daughter took advantage of all three courses, and perhaps enrolled in community college classes and tried a summer program at Stanford, too. In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the the college admissions code.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

Without much help from grant funding, MSU Denver was able to turn its experiential learning experience into a paid product. The foundation awarded $16 million to six universities in 2023. Students must stop hackers from infiltrating clients' networks. The NSF gives preference to programs serving minority and underrepresented students.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

Review these 7 aspects of your basic needs strategy before the semester begins Community colleges play a vital role in higher education, offering affordable and accessible pathways to academic and professional success. Collaborations with local food banks, grocery stores, and community organizations can help sustain these programs.

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APRIL 26, 2023

of California Community College students (approximately 230,000 students), 11.8% During the COVID-19 pandemic, two temporary student exemptions expanded CalFresh eligibility to college students eligible for work-study and students with an Expected Family Contribution of zero dollars for financial aid.

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JUNE 2, 2023

1] Check Net cost is what students pay after grants, scholarships, or in-district discounts. Note Reference [1] That's according to the National Center of Education Statistics (NCES) record of schools' net price — the price students pay after grants and scholarships. Sources College Navigator Database. Accessed April 2023.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Recently, Texas A&M made the news for announcing a joint engineering academy with Tyler Junior College. The university partners with eight other community colleges to combat an engineering shortage in the state. Accessed July 2023. Kyle Field is the largest stadium in the Southeastern Conference.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The nonprofit sends millions in grants toward local organizations every year and has long funded scholarships at Woodbury County's colleges. Luke's College of Nursing, and Western Iowa Tech Community College each received $75,000 in scholarship funds in the latest round of grants from Missouri River Historical Development (MRHD).

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

While direct admissions can help increase applications, a 2023 study suggests that these programs don't significantly impact enrollments. The University of Nevada, Reno : In-state, full-time, Pell Grant-eligible students get free tuition, fees, and books through the Nevada Guarantee.

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JULY 17, 2023

All enrollment data is from 2021, whereas all acceptance rate data and tuition data are for the 2022-2023 school year. Undergraduate Tuition & Fees: $13,939 (in-state) | $44,011 (out-of-state) Acceptance Rate: 24% Total Student Enrollment: 36,505 Nearly 75% of UC Irvine undergraduates receive grants or scholarships.

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