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Massachusetts Gives All Residents Tuition-Free Community College

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Every Massachusetts resident now has access to free community college. It makes tuition- and fees-free community college available to every resident, regardless of a student's family income. It also provides a $250 stipend each semester for up to three years to students at the city's community colleges.

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Addressing Community College Enrollment Concerns

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It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Here are some factors to consider: Your competition: Who are the education competitors for your community college? For each semester a former student is not enrolled, are they enrolled at another local school or just working?

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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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Massachusetts Budget Includes Free Community College, Free Nursing School

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These initiatives are slated to take effect in the fall 2024 semester. Lawmakers passed a budget that includes $50 million for free college programs. Massachusetts residents will soon be able to pursue a tuition-free associate degree or certificate at a local community college.

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This Philadelphia University Is Offering All Eligible Community College Grads Half-Off Tuition

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Drexel University is offering a renewable scholarship to all qualifying community college graduates for 50% off tuition. Originally, the Drexel Promise was open only to New Jersey and Pennsylvania community college graduates. community colleges 50% off tuition. No other forms or applications are required.

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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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Why customer service matters for community colleges

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Blogs Why customer service matters for community colleges Learnings and recommendations from EAB’s 2023 customer service survey I just talked to someone in registration, and they told me to call you! What are the features of a “modern student experience,” and how do community colleges stack up?