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Pennsylvania 2024-25 Budget Bolsters Higher Education Funding

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The budget increases funding for community colleges and scholarships, expands dual enrollment, and improves pathways for nursing students and students from underrepresented groups. Pennsylvania is reinvesting millions into higher education in 2025 "after decades of inaction."

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Tuition-Free Community College Available to All Michigan High School Grads

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The new Community College Guarantee provides free tuition to all high school graduates and an additional $1,000 for students with "higher financial need." Michigan previously offered free community college to students 21 and older, but the new guarantee offers free tuition to more residents.

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Massachusetts Proposes Tuition-Free Community College for All Residents

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The MassEducate program, if approved, would give all Massachusetts residents free tuition and fees at state community colleges. State Senate leaders also proposed investments in free nursing programs at community colleges, support for low-income students, and free community college for students over 25.

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UNC System Simplifies Application for Community Colleges, Some Universities

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weighted GPA qualify for the simplified versions of their local community colleges' and six universities' applications — half of which are historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Students will have to pay $30-$75 per application unless they apply during College Application Week from Oct.

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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. The Austin Community College (ACC) District is giving all graduating high schoolers within the area free tuition to earn associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certifications.

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How to empower student-parents in higher education: A conversation with Generation Hope

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Blogs How to empower student-parents in higher education A conversation with Generation Hope My mom had me at 17, and like many teen parents, had to put her education on hold to care for our family. Student-parents bring unique strengths and motivations to school communities, enhancing diversity and enriching practices.

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UNC System Opens Direct Admissions for All Community Colleges, Some Universities

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weighted GPA qualify for direct admission to all 58 community colleges and six universities, half of which are historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Students will have to pay $30-$75 per application unless they apply during College Application Week from Oct. Students with at least a 2.8