Free Community College Tuition and Enhanced Student Success Support Act
This Act establishes a federal-state partnership to eliminate tuition and fees at community colleges for eligible students, significantly reducing the financial barrier to higher education. It also provides grants to improve student outcomes, focusing on retention and completion rates, and offers targeted tuition relief for low-income students attending Historically Black and Minority-Serving Institutions. Eligible students benefit from zero tuition costs at community colleges and access to enhanced support services.
Key points
Establishes grants to make community college tuition and fees $0 for eligible students enrolled at least half-time.
Requires states to align high school requirements with college readiness and improve credit transfer pathways to 4-year institutions.
Provides dedicated funding for HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs to reduce tuition for low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees.
Colleges receiving funds must implement reforms, which may include providing comprehensive support services like childcare and mental health assistance.
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