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Do Students and Families View College Tuition as a Worthwhile Investment?

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In an era where the cost of higher education is steadily rising, prospective students and their families often grapple with the question of whether a college education is truly worth the investment. This post was co-authored Dr. Raquel Bermejo, Associate Vice President for Market Research and Planning.

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Colorado Bill Would Give Qualifying Students 2 Years of Tuition-Free College

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House Bill 24-1340, also known as the Colorado Promise Act, would give students from families earning $90,000 or less annually a tax credit covering tuition and fees after grants and scholarships are used. So once students or their families file their taxes, they can gain back the money spent on tuition and fees through their refund.

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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. The program builds on the tuition-free MassGrant Plus program, which offers qualifying students reduced-price or free tuition. Thanks to the state's Tuition Equity Law, non-U.S. If the $75.5

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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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5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Higher Education

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Throughout history, colleges and universities have been shaped by massive disruptors radically altering the landscape of higher education. Today, higher education faces perhaps its greatest disruptor, an existential threat in the form of artificial intelligence. Thankfully, AI can help.

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Dual Enrollment

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Then Dual enrollment might be an excellent option for you. Dual enrollment is also known as concurrent enrollment, joint enrollment, or college in high school. Students enrolled in dual enrollment take college-level courses along with their high school curriculum and earn college credits.

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Pennsylvania Governor’s Higher Education Overhaul Focuses on College Access and Affordability

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Josh Shapiro released his plan for higher education on Jan. The "Blueprint for Higher Education" focuses on three key areas, one being college affordability. One of the key proposals is to cap tuition and fees at $1,000 for students whose families make up to the median income in the state. Pennsylvania Gov.