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The New Out-of-State Pricing Pitch
U of Maine used tuition-matching campaign to force its way into conversation with other Northeastern flagships. Move boosted freshman commitments, but none of the targeted campuses are admitting to losing applicants.
Sweet Briar's Incomplete Recovery
The nearly shuttered college did not hit its May 1 goal for admissions, but leaders hope to snag more students during the summer melt period in the rebuilding effort.
Good Outcomes for Transfers
Study finds that students who start at community college earn bachelor's degrees at much lower rates -- but those who transfer fare as well as (or better than) "native" four-year-college students.
Delayed Promise in Kentucky
A planned scholarship to provide students in Kentucky with free tuition for the first two years is put on ice for a year by the state's governor.
White House Push on Free Community College
The Obama administration announces a new $100 million competitive grants program to stimulate the expansion of free community college programs and connect college graduates to in-demand jobs.
CCSF Back on the Brink
Taxpayers in California and San Francisco helped City College sort out its accreditation crisis and loss of a third of its students. But the new money runs dry soon, and faculty plan strike next week over brewing budget fight.
Rebate for Completion
Massachusetts is offering money to community college students who enroll full time, finish on time and transfer.
Public Good, Private Money
Businesses, nonprofits and communities are turning to private dollars for help in establishing free community college programs.