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Prison Education Programs Await Pell Grant Approval Amid Slow Rollout

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In February, the prison education program (PEP) at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) became the first in the country to be approved for federal Pell Grant funding. Donovan Correctional Facility, offering bachelor's degrees in sociology to students who already have their associate degrees.

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Reimagining the Liberal Arts and Humanities

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Except that it's not entirely shocking given what's happening across higher education. Several colleges and universities recently have announced similar cuts, eviscerating the liberal arts in response to budget shortfalls, enrollment declines, and shifting student preferences. In many cases, low enrollment drove these decisions.

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How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines

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Blogs How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines Innovative tips to build and sustain dual enrollment momentum This story was originally published in the League for Innovation’s Innovatus Magazine (March 2023). Since 2020, enrollment at community colleges has declined 5.4 In 2022, this number jumps up to 10.5

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To Increase Access, Butler University Creates Free 2-Year Degree Program

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Students who complete the associate degree can go on to earn a bachelor's degree from the university for less than $10,000. 3 announced the college on the Midtown Indianapolis campus, where it will offer the opportunity for students to earn an associate degree without debt or out-of-pocket costs. Butler on Nov.

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UMass to Offer Scholarships to Top Community College Students

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That means at least $5,000 per year "above federal and private financial aid" if top community college students enroll at one of the UMass campuses in Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, or Lowell, according to a press release from the school.

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3 considerations for prison education programs

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Building on their early success, Mott’s Second Chance Pell Program Coordinator, Mary Cusack , recently turned to a long-standing transfer partner in the region, Ferris State University. Through this transfer pathway, students will receive their associate degree enroute to their bachelor’s in business administration.

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700,000 incarcerated students will be Pell-eligible in 2023. Here’s what that could mean for your institution

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Here's what you need to know about the state of higher education as it relates to incarcerated students. There is strong interest among incarcerated students for educational programing. Take the Higher Education in Prison program at Portland State University. Struggling to set graduate enrollment goals?

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