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JULY 12, 2023

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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JULY 28, 2023

Tuition at Virginia community colleges will increase by roughly 3% for the upcoming school year. The increase in tuition is the first for the state's community colleges in five years. Despite that increase, tuition will remain well below that of four-year public schools in the state.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

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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MARCH 7, 2024

The Kennesaw State University program will train students for careers in artificial intelligence (AI). Kennesaw State anticipates students will take a year and a half to complete its 30-credit-hour program. Kennesaw State University (KSU) announced its master of science in AI (MSAI) program Feb. However, it is doable in a year.

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MARCH 13, 2023

President Joe Biden's budget includes a $500 million grant program to provide two years of free community college. The budget also includes $90 billion in free community college investments over the next decade. The budget calls for just over $90 billion to fund free community college over the next decade.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Community college students will receive at least $3,000 and public university students will receive at least $5,000 per year. North Carolina is giving students from most families free tuition and fees to any community college and covering at least half of the tuition and fees to any public state university.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

The University of Hawai'i Board of Regents voted to keep tuition frozen at the system's seven community colleges for four years. Tuition at the system's four-year colleges will remain frozen for the next two years before increasing by 2% in the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years. I am a little worried about that."

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JULY 25, 2023

Miami Dade College will offer a bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence starting in 2024. The college also offers an associate degree and certificates in AI. Community colleges are increasingly offering degrees in high-demand tech fields like AI, cybersecurity, and information technology.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 14, 2024

How well do we communicate to the perspective students the strength of what we provide? This could include, but is not limited to, things like a specific academic program, strong academic quality, strong outcomes, experiential learning opportunities, and engaging campus community. Price doesn’t exist in a vacuum.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

billion bipartisan budget into law on July 11, 2024. The budget increases funding for community colleges and scholarships, expands dual enrollment, and improves pathways for nursing students and students from underrepresented groups. The state increased funding for community colleges by 6%, or $15.7

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The Illinois Monetary Award Program is available to state residents who demonstrate financial need and attend an approved in-state college. 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."

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College Transitions

JUNE 26, 2024

The state of Alabama has 60 colleges and universities, some of which are 4-years schools and other of which are community colleges. Just four are designated as R-1 Doctoral Universities.

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College Transitions

JULY 10, 2024

The Sunflower State boasts over 100 colleges, universities, community colleges, and technical schools, but which is the right one for you? We’ll give you the rundown on the top public and private options in the state of Kansas.

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

Several new laws in California that affect higher education will go into effect in 2024. The laws include new requirements for the state's public education systems, including price transparency and reports on sexual harassment. Here are some of the bills that will impact higher education and college students.

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AUGUST 16, 2024

North Carolina is one of 37 states that require voter IDs and one of 20 that allow some form of a college student ID to vote. The state's Board of Elections approved nine new college student IDs from private universities and community colleges.

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MAY 13, 2024

The tax credit is valid at any public Colorado four-year institution, technical college, or community college. Students must either complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) and qualify for in-state tuition to apply. Jared Polis.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

The University of California and California State University systems would see a 5% base increase in funding. California Community Colleges would see a little over $652 million of ongoing funding under the proposed plan. million going to UC and $227.3 million heading to CSU.

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MAY 20, 2024

Gavin Newsom released his revised state budget proposal for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The state is struggling with a $27 billion deficit, which is projected to reach $28 billion next year. In 2020 , the program received $117 million in state funds, helping more than 55,000 students. California Gov.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The State University of New York (SUNY) introduced a student success program at 25 schools, replicated from a model by the City University of New York. Last spring, State University of New York (SUNY) introduced a student success model at 25 campuses. Students in the program can receive up to $1,250 a year.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed state budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The plan would defer 5% funding increases for the University of California and California State University systems. Gavin Newsom is proposing cuts to specific higher education programs and revenue deferments for the state's university systems.

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MARCH 8, 2024

The University of California released data about fall 2024 applications. UC saw an increase in fall 2024 applications, driven by increased interest from transfer students, California residents, and historically excluded groups. UC received a quarter of a million applications for fall 2024, a 1.5%

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2024

At Top Tier Admissions our goal is to help make the college admissions process more transparent and in this case, as we dive into acceptance rates data and admissions statistics from this most recent application cycle, we noticed a few UC admissions trends that we felt compelled to share with you. After all, knowledge is power.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

non-citizens and undocumented students may qualify for state financial aid thanks to the new state Tuition Equity Law. The state announced the MassReconnect program earlier this year, a last-dollar scholarship for students 25 and older to attend state community colleges. 15 while at Salem State University.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 14, 2024

Oberlin College is a private liberal arts college in Oberlin, Ohio. It is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college in the US and almost as old as the state of Ohio. They break down their admissions team by states and regions here. Since at college academics come first, start with what you hope to study.

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MAY 29, 2024

in spring 2024. in spring 2024, adding some 359,000 students. in spring 2024, adding some 359,000 students. Community Colleges Lead Enrollment Growth More than half of the enrollment growth (55.7%) occurred among community colleges, which gained over 200,000 students since spring 2023, an increase of 4.7%.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

3] Check The top study abroad destinations for community college students were France and Honduras. 3] Check The top study abroad destinations for community college students were France and Honduras. 3] Check The top study abroad destinations for community college students were France and Honduras.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

First-generation and low- and middle-income students using the Common App will automatically be accepted to 116 colleges in 34 states. After the Common App's latest expansion, qualifying students using the application platform will be automatically accepted to even more colleges and universities nationwide.

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MAY 16, 2023

Gavin Newsom's revised state budget proposal includes $40.4 The state faces a state deficit of over $30 billion. The proposal directs UC and CSU to borrow money for campus infrastructure and housing projects to save state money. The state would send $33.3 billion in funding for higher education. California Gov.

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MARCH 14, 2024

California State University reported an enrollment decline of 6.5% More than three years since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down colleges and universities across the country, campuses have been trying to regain pre-pandemic enrollment numbers. For the California State University (CSU) system, the effort remains.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

California rolled out an updated California Dream Act Application in 2024, simplifying the process undocumented students must undergo to qualify for state financial aid. The Golden State is home to the largest undocumented student population in the country, with nearly 100,000 students.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Colleges within those systems will offer automatic admission for students in the top 10% of their class. Several states have introduced direct admissions programs, while the Common App launched a broader effort. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A recently passed bill in Utah targets DEI programs at public colleges and universities. Most colleges and universities in the state with waiver programs said they will continue to offer the scholarship. Tuition waivers for college students from tribal nations in Utah seemingly won't be in jeopardy, despite recent speculation.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 8, 2024

That’s due to the fact that certain Cornell colleges are “state contract colleges,” meaning they receive funding from the state of New York, while others are “endowed colleges” and are privately funded. Johns Hopkins , Duke ), you might be encouraging them to apply to the youngest and largest Ivy: Cornell.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Beginning July 2023, over 700,000 incarcerated adults will become Pell Grant eligible , enabling qualified students to pursue federally funded college education for the first time since the 1990s. When this funding ended, only a handful of secondary education programs in federal and state prisons remained.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Lewiston Strong Scholarship Fund will go toward covering other college expenses, with priority given to waiver recipients. Janet Mills signed a new budget giving high school graduates two years of free community college. Earlier this year, Gov. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.

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JUNE 1, 2023

Building on their early success, Mott’s Second Chance Pell Program Coordinator, Mary Cusack , recently turned to a long-standing transfer partner in the region, Ferris State University. Scroll to the bottom of this post for details on eligibility and approval. ) Scroll to the bottom of this post for details on eligibility and approval. )

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AUGUST 17, 2024

The College of William and Mary is a medium-sized, public research university in historic Williamsburg, Virginia. Well, it is older than the state of Virginia and (the USA, for that matter). For in-state students, the acceptance rate is 39%, and it is more like 28% for out-of-state students. Yes, public.

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