University Business

DECEMBER 17, 2024

See how many colleges may close after 2029 A National Bureau of Economic Research paper predicts up to 80 colleges may close between 2025 and 2029 due to the onset of the heavily anticipated enrollment cliff. Here are the 10 most popular stories from University Business’ website for 2024: 1. Read the story.

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University Business

APRIL 30, 2024

Colby College in Maine has promised the Class of 2029 that middle-class students who enroll will find their private liberal arts degree more affordable than many in-state public institutions. The Pew Research Center classifies middle-class as income between two-thirds and twice the national median income: $67,819 to $203,458.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 21, 2022

“We are thrilled that Congress provided the $500 increase,” said David Baime, senior vice president for government relations for the American Association of Community Colleges. “It will significantly help low-income students finance community college.” President Biden is aiming to do that by 2029.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 10, 2023

Officials say they are committing to doubling the maximum award by 2029. The administration also is renewing calls for free community college with a $90 billion proposal over 10 years. Further, the administration wants $500 million to jump-start the free community college effort.

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