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Pennsylvania 2024-25 Budget Bolsters Higher Education Funding

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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 doubled funding for a program that pays student teachers up to $15,000 while they earn their degree.

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Tuition-Free Community College Available to All Michigan High School Grads

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The new Community College Guarantee provides free tuition to all high school graduates and an additional $1,000 for students with "higher financial need." Michigan previously offered free community college to students 21 and older, but the new guarantee offers free tuition to more residents.

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UNC System Simplifies Application for Community Colleges, Some Universities

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weighted GPA qualify for the simplified versions of their local community colleges' and six universities' applications — half of which are historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Students will have to pay $30-$75 per application unless they apply during College Application Week from Oct.

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UNC System Opens Direct Admissions for All Community Colleges, Some Universities

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weighted GPA qualify for direct admission to all 58 community colleges and six universities, half of which are historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Students will have to pay $30-$75 per application unless they apply during College Application Week from Oct. Students with at least a 2.8

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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. Residents making 125% or less of the state median income would qualify for an additional $1,200 stipend. 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. The Austin Community College (ACC) District is giving all graduating high schoolers within the area free tuition to earn associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certifications.

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Sacramento State Unveils Plans for First-in-the-Nation Black Honors College

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Sacramento State University announced plans to open the nation's first Black Honors College this fall. The college will be an "institution within the institution" with its own faculty, staff, and learning spaces. Applications for the college open Feb. he said in an email. 20 to incoming first-year students.

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