community colleges

Transfer Troubles in California

By Jessica Calefati - The Paper Trail - August 31, 2009

New research finds that community college students aren't transferring successfully to 4-year colleges. more >>

Different Paths to a College Degree

By Carol Frey - Education - August 19, 2009

Online programs, three-year bachelor's degrees, and community colleges offer options in higher ed. more >>

Is Student Debt Really a Problem?

By Kim Clark - Education - August 12, 2009

Typical debt for a bachelor's degree is $20,000, but there's an increase in community college debts. more >>

Community College Grant Fund Requirements Clearer

By Jessica Calefati - The Paper Trail - July 31, 2009

Some community college leaders are surprised by how much they have to do to get new grants. more >>

Obama's Plan for Community Colleges

By Jessica Calefati - On Education - July 20, 2009

Will the president's plan to invest in community colleges help more people get degrees? more >>

Gates Foundation Gives $16.5 Million for Community-College Programs

By Jessica Calefati - On Education - June 30, 2009

15 community colleges and 5 states received the grant aid. more >>

Community Colleges: Cheaper but Not Necessarily Better

By Kim Clark - College Knowledge - January 9, 2009

7 steps to taking advantage of the savings of community college without suffering the downsides more >>

Maine Community Colleges See Applications Jump 20%

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - January 7, 2009

Officials blame the weak economy and rising unemployment. more >>

Inflation Outpaces Most Tuition Hikes

By Kim Clark - Education - October 29, 2008

The annual College Board report shows good news for this school year, but next year could be rough. more >>

Gay Student Group at Odds With San Diego Community Colleges

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - October 9, 2008

Two sides battle over group's acronym, FAGS. more >>

North Carolina Keeps Its Community Colleges Illegal Immigrants Ban

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - August 18, 2008

Critics say the temporary decision was politically motivated. more >>

Colleges Drop Their Loan Programs

By Kim Clark - Education - April 17, 2008

Administrators at more than 250 public colleges have opted out of the Stafford loan program. more >>