Student Success
Community Colleges Need to Evolve as Students’ Needs Do
Millions rely on them — but they’ll need to change to stay relevant.
Why Choosing Community College Was the Best Academic Decision I Ever Made
A recent University of California, Irvine graduate, community college transfer student, and former ACCT intern says it’s time to stop stigmatizing community colleges and their students.
Home Base
Adding on-campus housing can help address student needs, but leaders must consider many factors before breaking ground.
Ending Student Loan Default Can Help Students Find Success at Community Colleges
Community college borrowers make up the largest share of student loan defaulters every year. Ending default would help students avoid severe penalties and allow more students to finish their degrees.
Colleges Could Do More To Help Student Parents Pay For Child Care, Watchdog Says
More than 1 in 5 college students are raising kids, and access to child care is one of their biggest barriers. A new report finds many don't know they can apply for help from federal financial aid.
Policymakers Must Address Unequal Spending On Public Colleges
To close college opportunity gaps, we need to direct more funding to the colleges serving the neediest students.
