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Accreditor emerging for intellectual disabilities programs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Students in these programs are eligible for Pell Grants, though not federal student loan aid. The programs must provide inclusive education opportunities for participants, such as access to classes with nondisabled students. Is this diversity newsletter?: Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?:

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Pell Grant to increase by $500

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“Our students and our colleges are facing increased costs and challenges with enrollment in most places, and they rely upon the federal government for support.” 54 million more for TRIO, a federal student services program for low-income students, bringing the total to $1.191 billion. $10

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More money for Pell Grants, research in federal budget

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“We hoped for more support than that,” said David Baime, senior vice president for government relations for the American Association of Community Colleges. “Our students and our colleges are facing increased costs and challenges with enrollment in most places, and they rely upon the federal government for support.”