2 years of free tuition at Colorado public colleges
Colorado governor signed bill to create statewide promise program covering tuition for 2 years at trade schools, community colleges, and 4-year universities.
Study: Community College Housing Program Produced Better Life Outcomes
Education Northwest unveiled the results of a nine-year study of the partnership between Tacoma Community College and the Tacoma Housing Authority.
Biggest Challenge in Community College? Mental Health
Community college students who experience mental health challenges are more likely to drop out according to a new study from Community College Research Center.
What Is An Honors College?
Attending an honors college can greatly enhance your college journey if you are a high achiever with strong academic capabilities.
A Not-So-Sweet 16 Percent: Transfer Rates Stagnate
Despite the efforts of transfer advocates, only 16 percent of community college students manage to complete a bachelor’s degree within six years.
New report shows transfers rising among disadvantaged groups
A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center has some good news for transfer students and their advocates.
7 Great Reasons to Choose Community College for Transfer
Are you considering higher education? Community college offers lower tuition, smaller class sizes, and flexible schedules. Then transfer to a 4-year university!
Are you even a transfer student?
Having transferable college credits is NOT the same as being a transfer student. If you are applying to college and you have already enrolled in a few college classes, you may be asking yourself, “Am I a transfer student?” The answer is, “It depends.” Why can’t…
What’s the difference between quarter and semester units?
In the United States, colleges and universities operate on either the semester system or the quarter system. What’s the difference?
College Transfer Admission Rates
Many media outlets report first-year admission rates at top universities in the country. In some cases, as in the U.S. News and World Report “Best Colleges” report, those statistics are even factored into the rankings. The more students a college excludes, the better it must be,…