Affordability
NCAN Report: Only About Half of Community Colleges Nationwide Are Affordable for Low-Income Students
Community colleges are recognized as a less expensive route leading into a bachelor’s degree program or the workforce. But less expensive doesn’t always mean affordable.
Recommendations for Providing Community Colleges with the Resources They Need
In the United States, where social mobility has been considered a birthright, community colleges are essential to that promise.
Newsom proposes free community college in California
Newsom will include an additional $40 million in his budget to fund a second year of tuition-free community college.
College financial aid: Equity and efficiency
Targeting financial aid to those who need it most could boost the nation’s economy
One and Done: A Proposal for a One-Time FAFSA
Millions of community college students leave grant money on the table because they don’t complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A new paper from the Center for American Progress shows that a one-time FAFSA policy could reduce students’ burden completing the FAFSA and help them better access financial aid.
The Cost of Housing is Out of Reach for Independent Community College Students
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Americans must make over $44,000 to afford to rent two-bedroom home and over $34,000 to afford a one-bedroom home. On average, independent community college students’ household income is just under $34,000.
