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Articles about community colleges
Jobless Overwhelm Retraining Programs
January 4, 2010
Communities now have waiting lists of 6 months or more.
Money - Careers
4 Things You Should Know About Community College
December 9, 2009
It might sound like an easy path to a new job or a four-year school, but consider these tips first.
Education
Transfer Troubles in California
August 31, 2009
New research finds that community college students aren't transferring successfully to 4-year colleges.
Education - The Paper Trail
Different Paths to a College Degree
August 19, 2009
Online programs, three-year bachelor's degrees, and community colleges offer options in higher ed.
Education - Best Colleges
Is Student Debt Really a Problem?
August 12, 2009
Typical debt for a bachelor's degree is $20,000, but there's an increase in community college debts.
Education - Paying for College
Community College Grant Fund Requirements Clearer
July 31, 2009
Some community college leaders are surprised by how much they have to do to get new grants.
Education - The Paper Trail
Obama's Plan for Community Colleges
July 20, 2009
Will the president's plan to invest in community colleges help more people get degrees?
Education - On Education
Gates Foundation Gives $16.5 Million for Community-College Programs
June 30, 2009
15 community colleges and 5 states received the grant aid.
Education - On Education
Community Colleges: Cheaper but Not Necessarily Better
January 9, 2009
7 steps to taking advantage of the savings of community college without suffering the downsides
Education - College Knowledge
Maine Community Colleges See Applications Jump 20%
January 7, 2009
Officials blame the weak economy and rising unemployment.
Education - The Paper Trail
Inflation Outpaces Most Tuition Hikes
October 29, 2008
The annual College Board report shows good news for this school year, but next year could be rough.
Education
Gay Student Group at Odds With San Diego Community Colleges
October 9, 2008
Two sides battle over group's acronym, FAGS.
Education - The Paper Trail
North Carolina Keeps Its Community Colleges Illegal Immigrants Ban
August 18, 2008
Critics say the temporary decision was politically motivated.
Education - On Education
Colleges Drop Their Loan Programs
April 17, 2008
Administrators at more than 250 public colleges have opted out of the Stafford loan program.
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