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A Status Update on Short-term/Workforce Pell

A recap of the latest developments in the efforts to authorize workforce pell grants for eligible students who enroll in short-term workforce programs that meet certain criteria.

HEER Funding Kept Community Colleges Open and Students Enrolled

HEER funding during the pandemic provided community colleges the resources they needed to stay open.

House Committee Passes Workforce Pell & WIOA Reauthorization

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce advances the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act and WIOA Reauthorization, marking crucial progress for community colleges. The bills address key priorities, extending Pell eligibility and enhancing workforce development grants to bolster community college roles in meeting industry needs.

Higher Ed Programs in Peril: A Closer Look at FY 2024 Appropriations

As the landscape of the FY 2024 appropriations cycle becomes clearer, one thing is certain: budget cuts are looming. With education programs in jeopardy and over 60 programs facing elimination, concerns are mounting. Stay tuned as we take a closer look at the potential impact of these cuts on higher education.

Workforce Pell in the 118th Congress

With momentum building, where does Workforce Pell stand amidst the divided Congress?

Better FAFSA Is Coming this December

Major changes to FAFSA are on the way. Learn how colleges can best prepare themselves and their students for "Better FAFSA."
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