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• Community College Scholarships
  Learn how scholarships work and how they can help pay for your community college education.
• Why You Should Take Advantage of the Pell Grant
  Learn about the millions of unclaimed Pell Grant dollars that could help fund your community college education. Find out if you qualify and how you can apply for the free funds.
• Community College Grants
  What are college grants? Learn how they work and how you might obtain them for your college education.
• Earn Money and Accolades Through Community College Writing Competitions
  Students who enjoy writing can earn published recognition and cash prizes through community college writing competitions. Learn about national contests, as well as how you can find local writing competitions near your community college.
• Should Community Colleges Give Scholarships to Illegal Immigrants?
  Amidst major immigration controversy in the country, some community colleges are in the spotlight for giving undocumented immigrants scholarships. Learn more about both sides of the debate.
• More Scholarship Money Coming to California Community Colleges this Year
  Learn about a recent endowment to California community colleges that will provide financial support to thousands of students in need.
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• Financing Basics (5)
• Which Community Colleges are the Most Affordable?
  Is your prospective college expensive or a bargain? We analyze a recent report from the U.S. Department of Education that outlines which community colleges are the most expensive and which are the most affordable.
• The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007
  Learn more about The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 ("CCRAA" or the "Act"), which was enacted to make college more affordable for low- and moderate-income students by phasing in increases in government grants.
• New Initiative Helping Low-Income Community College Students Succeed
  We’ll report on the Benefits Access for College Completion Initiative, which will connect low-income community college students to much-needed public benefits for the purpose of improving college completion rates.
• Wealthier Students Taking Community College Path
  A recent study by Sallie Mae shows that many of the families choosing community college for their students today are in income brackets over $100,000. We’ll explore possible reasons for the demographic change.
• 10 Tips for Making Community College More Affordable
  As tuition rates at community colleges increase nationwide, we share options in financial aid and other tips to make the college experience more affordable, including what the government has proposed to keep community college affordable.
• Tuition (9)
• Laid Off Workers Find Free Tuition at Community Colleges
  Learn about the free and reduced-fee tuition offered at many community colleges, who are hoping to help unemployed individuals advance their job skills to re-enter into the workforce.
• International Students Enjoy Free Tuition at US Community Colleges
  Learn about the opportunities available for international students to pursue tuition-free education through American community colleges.
• Will Community Colleges Become Tuition-Free?
  Learn about movements around the country to make community college courses tuition-free for qualifying students.
• Should Illegal Immigrants Qualify for In-State Tuition?
  Hot on the heels of the Dream Act, many states are debating whether illegal immigrants should qualify for in-state tuition rates at community colleges. Learn about the current law, Supreme Court rulings, and what several states have to say.
• Community College Gets More Expensive: Tuition Increases
  While community colleges are a very affordable option over four-year universities, some campuses are increasing their tuition either across the board or for popular degree programs.
• Does Your Community College Offer Support in a Time of Crisis?
  In a time of economic uncertainty, more community colleges have begun to offer reduced or free tuition. Learn about the national movement and proposed legislation that may make all community colleges tuition-free for the unemployed.
• Will Community College Tuition Increases Outpace Inflation Rates?
  Learn about how the community college tuition hikes in the next year may be greater than the rate of inflation.
• Santa Monica College Introduces Two-Tier Pricing for Popular Classes
  A new policy by Santa Monica College will charge higher prices for in-demand classes – more than four times the standard tuition rate! Scholarships are already being set up for low-income students to help them pay for those classes.
• Immigrants and Community College Tuition Costs: What?s Fair?
  New developments in Arizona and Florida are forcing schools and lawmakers to examine the issue of tuition rates for students with parents who are in the U.S. illegally.
• Financial Aid (17)
• 10 Financial Aid Tips Every Community College Student Needs
  Community colleges may offer lower tuition costs than four-year schools, but the bills can still be steep for some students. Find out how you can get financial aid to complete your community college degree.
• Stafford Loans for Community College Students
  Learn more about how Stafford loans help make community college affordable for families.
• How to Maintain Your Financial Aid
  Are you still eligible for financial aid? Learn about the GPA and coursework requirements to ensure that you can maintain your financial aid every quarter or semester.
• When Financial Aid is Late
  Today’s strapped financial aid offices have translated into late checks for community college students. Learn about why financial aid checks are becoming tardy and how students are coping.
• Federal Work Study Programs: Pros and Cons for Community College Students
  Learn about the benefits of a work study program for community college students.
• Community College Loans
  Learn how college learns work and how you can use them to finance your education.
• Short End of the Stick: Why Some Community College Students Can't Get Federal Loans
  A new study by the Institute for College Access and Success points at the glaring problem facing many community college students: they can't access federal student loans. Learn about the study, the problem, and what resources you do have available.
• How Financial Aid Under President Obama Will Impact You
  Learn about President Obama's budget proposals, entitled "A New Era of Responsibility," and the provisions outlined that will help community college students access affordable education.
• The Poorer the Student, the Less Likely to Apply for Aid
  Why do those who need financial aid most unlikely to apply? Learn about College Board's new study and how community colleges can help the neediest apply for financial aid.
• Affording Community College
  Learn about the different financial options you have for affording community college.
• Planning for Student Loans amidst Financial Slow-Downs
  Learn how you can find financial aid and support in spite of troubled economic times
• How the New Direct Loan Program Will Impact Your Financial Aid
  Learn about the Department of Education's new Direct Loan Program and how you can prepare for the change in your financial aid.
• Potential Reforms Impacting Your Community College Tuition Funding
  Learn about future financial aid revisions and changes that may influence your community college tuition funding.
• While Community Colleges Struggle, More Federal Subsidies Pour into For-Profits
  What's happening to financial aid for students at community colleges? Students at for-profit colleges are now getting a bigger piece of the federal student aid pie.
• Direct Loans: Another Option for Financing Community College
  Learn how you can finance community college through direct loans.
• How to Finance Your Community College Tuition through Savings-Matching Programs
  Learn about a new option students are using to finance their community college education: savings-matching programs.
• Financial Aid Deadline Looming: Community Colleges Offer Assistance
  The FAFSA deadline is fast approaching and many community colleges are offering workshops and other types of assistance to help students get the financial aid necessary to head to college next year.
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• Finding Childcare on Community College Campuses
  Learn how you can balance the roles of being a student and a parent by securing child care assistance on campus.
• Smile at Free or Low Cost Dental Services at Community Colleges
  While dental procedures are typically expensive, preventative services at your local community college is very affordable - if not free! Learn about how you can get low cost dental services through your community college's dental hygienist training program.
• Is Health Insurance through Your Community College a Good Deal?
  Community college health insurance can save you more than $1,000 each year. Learn more about the coverage and policies offered right through your community college campus.
• Enjoy Free Healthcare Services at Your Local Community College
  Learn about the opportunities and free healthcare services available at your local community college. Whether you need dental, medical, or even physical therapy treatment, your local community college may be able to provide you with the care that you need, regardless of your budget.
• Save $80K by First Attending Community College
  Learn how you can save over $80,000 by first attending community college then transferring to a private institution.
• New Law Forces Community College Professors to Disclose Textbook Costs
  Have you ever been sticker-shocked at the textbook costs for each of your classes? Thanks to a new law, before you sign up for a class, you can ascertain exactly how much the course’s textbooks will cost.
• How to Find Cheap Textbooks for Community College Classes
  Are you paying too much for community college textbooks? Learn about how you can save money on your textbooks, ranging from tips on how to find the best used deals to even renting your textbooks.
• Single Parents Find Special Financial Support at Community Colleges
  Learn about the financial, childcare, and academic support that community colleges offer single parents and low-income families.
• Free Community College Textbooks
  Textbooks can be a financial burden for community college students, but there are ways you can obtain textbooks for free.
• How to Earn Extra Discounts As a Community College Student
  Are you taking full advantage of your status as a student? Learn where you can show your student ID to take advantage of discounts that add up to hundreds, if not thousands, annually in savings.
• Free Tax Filing Help at Your Local Community College
  April 15th is looming, but your local community college can help you file your taxes - for free! Learn about the programs that may be in your area to help with your filings with Uncle Sam.
• Community College Students Offer Free Tax Help in 2012
  Many community college students provide tax help during these months, through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. We’ll highlight some of the schools where these services are available.
• See Clearly with Community Colleges' Free Eye Care Clinics
  Free eye care is only one community college visit away. Learn about community college programs around the country that offer free eye care to local residents.
• Paid Drug Testing Trials: The Risks to Community College Students
  Should you undergo the risks associated with paid drug testing trials both on and off your community college campus? Learn about the benefits and risks associated with these testing trials.
• How to Get Help for Your DUI through Your Community College
  If you are facing a DUI, your community college can be an excellent resource for affordable legal assistance and counseling programs.

• Top 10 Community Colleges in the U.S. in 2013
  We report on the most recent results of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, which recognizes community colleges nationwide for their commitment to high achievement. Is your community college part of the top 10 for 2013?
• How to Earn Your GED and College Degree Simultaneously
  Learn about the importance of a GED to your future career and earning potential, as well as explore how you can earn both your GED and college degree simultaneously at your local community college.
• High School Diploma vs. GED
  Learn about the differences and impact between obtaining a high school diploma and a GED.
• How to Ensure Your Community College Credits Transfer to a 4 Year University
  Make sure that your community college credits will transfer to your four year university by following these recommended strategies.
• Value of an Associates vs. Bachelors Degree
  Compare the true value of earning your Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, and learn about which one will be worth your time and investment.
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