Four Principles for a Free Community College Program That Works for All
6 June 2018
Policymakers looking at free or debt free college plans must also ensure their proposals are not overly restrictive or based on inaccurate assumptions about students. Sara Garcia at the Center for American Progress lays out the four key principles that these free community college programs should consider as more states seek to increase college access.
Affordability / Quality, Blog, Free Community CollegeHow the PROSPER Act’s Republican Supporters are Harming Their Own Constituents — District by District
6 June 2018
We’re breaking down just how much the PROSPER Act will cost the constituents of those Members of Congress who supported this dangerous bill. Checkout our spreadsheet to see how many recipients in each district will be harmed by PROSPER and how many student aid dollars are at stake in each district.
Blog, Fact Sheets“No Commencement in the Commonwealth” – A Look at How Massachusetts Higher Education is Underserving its Latino Students
30 May 2018
A new report by Ed Reform Now analyzes public higher education in the Bay State and reveals that the Latino graduation gap ranks 37th in the country.
Michael Dannenberg and Konrad Mugglestone examine how the Massachusetts higher education system is undeserving its Latino students and other students of color, and look at the research to give recommendations on how to improve college affordability and completion for these students.
Free Community College Proliferates in 2018 Legislative Sessions
11 May 2018
Many states have taken up the cause of providing free community college programs for their residents in the midst of rising student debt and costs of college. However, many programs are mirroring eligibility requirements that may be counter-productive to their mission of increasing college access for those most in need of it.
Jen Mishory of The Century Foundation continues her analysis of these free college programs proposed in the states.
Did Your School Close?
11 May 2018
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