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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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It’s About to Get Easier for California Community College Students to Transfer to UC Institutions

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation creating a new transfer program between the University of California and California community colleges. Students will get prioritized admission to UC if they meet certain transfer requirements. The program will start at UCLA and expand to other campuses.

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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? UPCEA and Collegis Education. & Brown, M.

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Why customer service matters for community colleges

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Blogs Why customer service matters for community colleges Learnings and recommendations from EAB’s 2023 customer service survey I just talked to someone in registration, and they told me to call you! What are the features of a “modern student experience,” and how do community colleges stack up?

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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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Near-Term Strategies to Combat Transfer Decline

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Blogs Near-Term Strategies to Combat Transfer Decline As Fall 2023 classes shape up, many enrollment leaders once again face lagging transfer rates. Transfer enrollments have declined by 13.5% More high school students are now opting out of college and instead choosing to enter the workforce directly. I’m so confused.

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Oklahoma Colleges Receive $4 Million to Help Low-Income and Native Transfer Students

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Department of Education granted $4 million to the institutions through the Native American Serving Nontribal Institutions program. The grant will help Native and low-income students transfer from Tulsa Community College to Northeastern State University more seamlessly. The partnership, announced Jan.