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Colleges Sing for Their FAFSA Supper
The Education Department is dispensing money and advisers to help “underresourced” colleges navigate the new FAFSA. But which institutions will be eligible?
California Bill Raises Hopes for 4-Year Nursing Programs at 2-Year Colleges
A new state Senate bill would permit community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
U.S. Forces For-Profit Chain to Dismiss CEO, CFO
The move is part of an “unprecedented” settlement agreement that will officially shutter Florida Career College and allow the parent company’s remaining colleges to access federal financial aid, but with stricter rules.
Maryland Community Colleges Face $22M Budget Cut
Governor Wes Moore says his budget proposal is a response to declining enrollment and will “rein in” spending. Community college advocates say it will have wide-ranging negative consequences.
Lawmakers Move to Reconstitute an HBCU’s Board
Legislators have considered eliminating Tennessee State University’s board entirely, but an alternative would remake it.
Free Community College Boosts Enrollment, Strains Massachusetts System
The enrollment surge is a welcome development for the Massachusetts community college system, but it has also created staffing shortages and stretched capacity.
Department of Education Lends Colleges a Hand After FAFSA Backlash
The department is allocating $50 million and deploying staffers to help institutions adjust to the rocky FAFSA rollout. College leaders are underwhelmed.
Using Financial Aid Data to Help Students Meet Basic Needs
A new report says using FAFSA data to identify students who qualify for public assistance programs will help pay for their basic needs and boost retention and completion rates.