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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.
A view from the States: Noah and Emily share what is happening across the pond
ACCT Chair Emily Yim, a trustee at Edmonds Community College in Washington state, and ACCT President J. Noah Brown discuss apprenticeships at the UK Association of Colleges Conference in Birmingham, England
The Student Loan Default Crisis for Borrowers with Children
Nearly half of undergraduates raising families default on their loans—and most of them are single parents.
Increasing Enrollment Intensity as a Strategy to Spur Completion
Taking more classes can help students graduate faster.
College of DuPage Tackles Student Financial Literacy
Through the use of interactive activities, College of DuPage is working to help students better understand their financial situation.
Register for the Community College National Legislative Summit
The National Legislative Summit is the premier community college advocacy event in Washington, DC, bringing together more than 1,000 community college leaders. The event shines a spotlight on the importance of our nation’s community colleges for Congress and the Administration.
