While some students living in the US without legal authorization can apply for private scholarships or state-based financial aid, a growing number of states are changing the rules.
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The Trump administration has clashed with elite private universities and threatened to pull their funding. But most college students don’t attend these institutions.
Its staggering forms made monuments out of ordinary places frequented by ordinary people.
Graduates of The Excel Center in Indiana got steadier jobs and saw a 40% increase in earnings.
One community college created a science pathway program that boasts a 100% employment rate for graduates.
While most endorsement deals go to college athletes at schools with big-time sports programs, new research has found
community college athletes could profit as well.
Jobs in the clean energy industry are expected to grow thanks to a historic federal investment in fighting climate change. Many of the jobs have low barriers to entry, an expert says.
Community college students reveal some of the top reasons why they leave school without a degree.
President Biden wants more funding for Tribal Colleges and Universities. An Indigenous scholar and professor of education explains why that’s critical for these schools to survive and thrive.
A basketball coach at a small community college in the Midwest reveals the challenges he faces on a regular basis to save his players from the pitfalls of the streets.
New research shines a light on which students are most likely to enroll in community college when they find out it is free.
Researchers tracked over 1,600 community college students over five years to learn what helped them get into a four-year college once they completed their two-year degrees.
More than 1 in 5 college students are parents, and many struggle to find on-campus housing. Colleges offering a stable place to live on campus can help them succeed.
Free community college is touted as a way to make college more accessible. But research shows making community college free comes at a cost to four-year colleges.
While selective universities may be elusive for many students, going to a community college first can represent an alternative way to get in, new research has found.
Many college students take math classes they’ve already taken in high school. Why does this happen? Is it a problem?
When researchers took a close look at transcripts for thousands of California community college students, they discovered an encouraging trend in enrollment for undocumented students.
As students head back to campus, the ever higher cost of a college education is once again top of mind. The presidents of Colorado College, Penn State and Xavier University weigh in on what’s to be done.
It’s hard to succeed in college if you’re hungry. But more than half of community college students don’t have access to affordable and healthy food. What difference can food scholarships make?
A large number of adult learners are going back to community colleges to acquire new skills. Are they acquiring the skills necessary for today’s technology-rich job environments?
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Professor of Higher Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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