Even with the federal support that President Obama has proposed as part of the initiative, community college presidents surveyed by Inside Higher Ed remain pessimistic that their state legislatures ...

“We think this is a good place to start and focus on trying to get more community college students going full time.” Some college officials say the California College Promise is much more than just ...

As part of the 2026 budget proposal, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes free community college for people ages 25 to 55. Not only would it cover tuition costs, but also books, supplies and other fees.

King, the SUNY chancellor, likewise threw his support behind the idea of free community college in New York. While King served as secretary of education for former President Barack Obama ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently released several proposals she says will boost the state economy and invest in the regional ...

Some New Yorkers would be able to attend community colleges ‘free’ of charge under a proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul, which comes in response to rising tuition costs and a lack of financial aid that’s ...