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Proposed Changes to the Department of Education’s Grant Rules Would Be Harmful to Community Colleges: Comments are Due Wednesday, September 23rd
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) proposed changes to its rules that would undermine community colleges’ ability to serve students using federal funds.
Congress Passes Extension through December 11
Along bipartisan lines, Congress averted a government shutdown while also delaying a White House rule that would end grants for political reasons.
Workforce Pell is Here. Noncredit Qualifies with Caveats
Noncredit programs must be offered in clock hours to be eligible for the new program, and they also must clear a lot of other bars.
Response Consideration to Education Secretary McMahon’sAugust 3 Call to Action
On August 3, 2026, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon issued a national call to action asking college presidents and governing boards to publicly commit to “rigorous teaching, pathbreaking research, and national service.” College boards should consider the questions on their merit and then decide whether to respond.
