Free College and Adult Student Populations
Bills related to free college programs, a trend in college affordability policy, have been considered in over half of states in recent years. The following dashboard illustrates where policies have…
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Seeking Support: State financial aid programs and adult students
This Policy Analysis provides legislative examples and an overview of financial aid policies, requirements and programs, with a focus on adult students. See the accompanying 50-State Comparison: Adult Inclusion in State…
50-State Comparison: Adult Inclusion in State Financial Aid Policies
In 2015, states collectively provided over $12 billion in financial aid — a critical tool in college access and completion policy — for 4.5 million students. Related Resources Seeking Support:…
Free Community College: An approach to increase adult student success in postsecondary education
This policy report discusses the growing interest in free community college policies across state legislatures, addresses the limited potential of current policies to help states reach their completion and attainment…