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Online College Programs Drive Spring 2024 Enrollment Growth

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Enrollment in primarily online institutions (POIs) and multistate college programs rose 3.8% Online enrollments are increasing overall, but gains vary by degree level. Distance education graduate schools saw the biggest increase in spring 2024. Private, nonprofit institutions also reported a significant enrollment rise.

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2024 Annual Meeting and Early College Panel

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The meeting highlighted the Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP), an Early College initiative through which high school seniors can graduate high school with a full year of college credits towards an associate degree. Lowering obstacles to higher education requires creative solutions and great partnerships.

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Franklin Cummings Tech 2024 Annual Meeting and Early College Panel

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The meeting highlighted the College’s Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP), an Early College initiative through which high school seniors can graduate high school with a full tuition-free year of college credits towards an associate degree. Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler, Ph.D.,

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Austin Community College Offering Graduating High Schoolers Free Tuition

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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. Students are eligible for three years of free tuition to earn an associate degree, certifications, and credentials.

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How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines

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Blogs How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines Innovative tips to build and sustain dual enrollment momentum This story was originally published in the League for Innovation’s Innovatus Magazine (March 2023). Since 2020, enrollment at community colleges has declined 5.4 In 2022, this number jumps up to 10.5

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Study: For Nearly One-Third of Students, Higher Ed Doesn’t Pay Off

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Some 31% of students are enrolled in programs that do not lead to a positive ROI. The median ROI for a bachelor's degree is $160,000. It estimates that 43% of master's degrees aren't worth the cost. For a shocking number of degrees, it found, the ROI is negligible … or worse. So is staying in college.

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Massachusetts Budget Includes Free Community College, Free Nursing School

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Massachusetts will soon offer free associate degrees for people who don't already hold a degree. Massachusetts residents will soon be able to pursue a tuition-free associate degree or certificate at a local community college. The state will also create a pathway for tuition-free nursing school.