State Policy
Forbes: Baltimore County Builds A College Promise
Here in Baltimore County, we know we can create a better scenario. We want to make a college education within reach of all who can benefit from it. That’s why we’ve partnered with CCBC to launch the Baltimore County College Promise program.
The Future of Statewide College Promise Programs
In the past few years, dozens of states, localities, and schools have proposed or enacted “free college” policies, also known as College Promise programs.
States are passing more policies to help Americans jumpstart careers
Giving students early access to career pathways, internships, and real-world job training allows them to jumpstart their future careers in high school, which has many long-term benefits.
A program helps low-income parents graduate at twice the rate of other community college students
Low-income parents in an Arkansas program are earning college degrees and certificates at twice the rate of other community college students, a new report shows. The program is remarkable for its low cost and impressive results with groups of students who have traditionally struggled, which could allow other states to adopt Arkansas’ model. The Arkansas …
Forbes: College Promise Programs Could Help Hungry, Homeless Students Reach Their Potential
Two of ACCT's studies found that an average 13-14% of community college students were homeless, and about half were housing insecure. Worse, 29% of former foster youth—who are more likely to attend community colleges than four-year universities for a variety of reasons—were homeless.
Connecticut Unveils Community College Merger Plan
The Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education will review a plan Thursday that would place the state's 12 community colleges under one accredited institution.
