Fast Track to College Completion: Reduce Costs, Accelerate Degrees
This act aims to help high school students earn college credits, potentially reducing study time and costs. It introduces programs for early high school graduation with scholarships and improves credit transfer rules between colleges. This allows students to enter the workforce or continue their education faster, saving money.
Key points
Opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school, potentially shortening degree completion time.
Introduction of scholarships for students who graduate high school early and meet specific criteria.
Standardization of credit transfer rules among public higher education institutions, simplifying continued education.
Access to programs for low-income students and first-generation college students.
Eligibility for Federal Pell Grants for high school students participating in accelerated learning pathways.
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