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Austin Community College Offering Graduating High Schoolers Free Tuition

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The board of trustees approved the Austin Community College Free Tuition pilot program, which will last at least five years. Students are eligible for three years of free tuition to earn an associate degree or certifications and can get an additional two years of free tuition to earn a bachelor's degree.

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Can You Get a Bachelor’s Degree at a Community College?

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Two dozen states offer some form of bachelor's degree at community colleges. Community colleges in those states have adopted hundreds of degree programs, with many aimed at relevant workforce needs. Community colleges tend to be less costly and more accessible than traditional four-year schools.

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California Community Colleges Adds 6 New Bachelor’s Degrees

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The California Community Colleges system will offer six more bachelor's degree programs. The newest offerings bring the total number of bachelor's degrees the system offers to 39. Six new bachelor's degree programs have been approved to be offered by the California Community Colleges (CCC) system.

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The Rise and Future of Microcredentials in Higher Education

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Keep reading to learn about the rising prevalence of microcredentials in higher education and their projected future. The Rise of Microcredentials Popular Microcredential Providers The Future of Microcredentials in Higher Education References What Is a Microcredential? A full bachelor's degree is 180 credits.

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UMass to Offer Scholarships to Top Community College Students

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Students in the top 10% of their community college class in Massachusetts will soon be eligible for a minimum of $5,000 annually to finish their degree at a UMass campus. The program includes guaranteed admission to UMass for top community college students in the state.

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Sonya Christian Named Chancellor of California Community College System

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Sonya Christian on Thursday was named chancellor of the California Community College system. Christian will lead the country's largest public higher education system, serving over 1.8 million students at 166 community colleges. READ: [link]. READ: [link].

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Community College Network Aims to Boost Value for Students

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The Aspen Institute and Columbia University's Community College Research Center launched a network to boost community colleges' credential value. The "Unlocking Opportunity: The Post-Graduation Success and Equity Network" includes 10 community colleges and will run through 2028.