Historic vote for community colleges, too
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The reconciliation bill that the House passed and sent to the Senate paired both health care and college student loan reforms. At least $2 billion in savings from having the federal government, not private lending institutions, operate student loans will fund grants for community colleges over the next several years. An additional $2.5 billion will be committed to historically black colleges and institutions primarily serving Hispanic students, but many community colleges in California should qualify for some of that money, too.
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Students fail to pursue college aid
Posted in UncategorizedThe Legislative Analyst and others make a strong case that fees at the state’s community colleges, currently the lowest in the nation, should be raised to provide more revenue for the system. But this should happen only if the state plowed back some of the money to hire more college financial aid officers and guidance counselors in high school.
A study released this week by the Berkeley-based Institute for College Access and Success underscored that need. As many as a half-million community college students are failing to apply for federal Pell Grants. They’re losing out on as much as a half-billion dollars in aid.
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A study released this week by the Berkeley-based Institute for College Access and Success underscored that need. As many as a half-million community college students are failing to apply for federal Pell Grants. They’re losing out on as much as a half-billion dollars in aid.
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