Despite research showing the positive impact of postsecondary education for incarcerated people, less than one-third of states are using available funding streams, and more than three-quarters actively restrict access.
Topics: Adult learners
Many student-parents unwittingly forgoing additional federal aid for child care, GAO says
The federal government offers programs subsidizing child care costs for student-parents, but many aren’t aware that they could be eligible for this additional aid, according to a new report.
Orientation 2019: Creating a positive start for students of all backgrounds
At Georgetown and elsewhere, university communities are working to ensure a warm and supportive welcome for students traditionally underrepresented on college campuses.
In programs to support student veterans, colleges see larger implications
College leaders are recognizing that programs to support military-connected students aren’t just beneficial for veterans—they’re a valuable window into the needs of adult learners more broadly.
At Texas community college, a model for supporting low-income students
Amarillo College in Texas is drawing national attention for its comprehensive approach to increasing completion rates among students struggling with basic needs insecurity.
New pilot project aims to assist single mothers with degree attainment
Community colleges participating in the Single Moms Success Design Challenge are working to develop innovative supports and drive a 30 percent increase in single mothers’ graduation rates by 2024.
State data may enable outreach to adults who would benefit from completing degree
There are a number of working adults who started, but never finished, college. Now researchers are using targeted state data to find them—and make the case for completion.
Community colleges tailor support systems to serve adult learners
Recognizing that their students are balancing coursework with jobs, family obligations, and other demands, two-year institutions are crafting support systems to help adult learners complete their degrees.
Uptick in efforts to simplify, encourage transfers to four-year schools
Hoping to meet their enrollment goals and increase diversity on campus, colleges and universities are taking steps to smooth the path from community college to four-year programs.
Warrior-Scholar Project ‘changed my life,’ says Georgetown student
The Warrior-Scholar Project partners with Georgetown University and other elite schools to prepare transitioning military members for college applications, classroom rigors, campus social environments, and civilian life.
‘Stackable credits’ gain appeal as path to degrees for adult learners, lower-income students
For many students, accumulating credentials step-by-step can be a more realistic route to completion—and more responsive to the needs of a growing workforce seeking new skills.
Test-optional admissions, remedial courses, and more: The Chronicle’s 2019 trends report
“No one in higher education can afford to be complacent,” The Chronicle of Higher Education cautions in its new trends report. Here are five highlights shaping the future of access and affordability.