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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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California Bill Proposes Free Tuition for Low-Income Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees at Community Colleges

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The bill would allow low-income students to pursue bachelor's degrees at community colleges tuition-free. It would extend the two years of free community college already offered to qualifying students to four. California Community Colleges offer over 30 bachelor's degree programs.

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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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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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Associate Degree vs. Bachelor’s Degree: Which Should You Get?

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You can land a high-paying career without a four-year bachelor's degree. Associate degrees usually take two years to complete, while bachelor's degrees take four years. Bachelor's degree holders make about 37% more than associate degree holders. Ready to earn a degree?

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Nurses at Children’s Hospital Colorado Lose Graduate Tuition Benefits After One Year

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Children's Hospital Colorado recently ended a free graduate tuition benefit for nurses less than a year and a half after creating it after too many employees opted in. Other institutions in Colorado and beyond provide free tuition, fees, and other benefits for nursing students. Jared Polis said in a statement regarding the initiative.

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Illinois Governor: Free Tuition for Some In-State College Students Within Reach

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Combined with Pell Grants, an increase in the program could mean "virtually everyone at or below median income in Illinois can go to community college tuition-free." 15 State of the State remarks, would mean broad access to tuition-free community college in Illinois. Illinois Gov.

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