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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.

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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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Biden Administration Grants $93 Million to HBCUs, TCCUs, MSIs

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The Biden administration is awarding $93 million in grants to 20 institutions serving historically excluded students throughout the nation. Aside from improved research and development opportunities, the grants will also be used to help historically excluded students complete their programs, a press release stated.

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Arizona State University, Uber Celebrate Graduates of Free-Tuition Program

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All of them took ASU courses tuition-free. According to ASU, the program is nearing 700 graduates. Uber partnered with Arizona State University to give eligible drivers or one of their family members free tuition for an online degree program or skills courses. in criminology.

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What Is the California College Promise Grant?

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The California College Promise Grant means tuition-free college. The grant also has income eligibility guidelines. College is expensive — but grants can save you thousands on a college degree. And the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) is one of the best in the country. But who’s eligible? What Does It Cover?

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New Mexico Creates Nation’s Largest Trust Fund for Free Tuition

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It provides free tuition to qualifying New Mexicans. Most Opportunity Scholars are Hispanic, identify as women, are Pell Grant-eligible, and are under 24. New Mexico is cementing its dedication to free college tuition for all qualifying residents with the nation's largest higher education trust fund.

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$5,000 Grants Now Available to California Community College Grads Transferring to Partner HBCUs

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The California Community College system has a transfer program with 39 HBCUs across the country. California Community College graduates attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will now be eligible for a financial grant from the state thanks to a new law recently signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.