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    NC College Access: Direct Admissions Boost Enrollment

    NC College Access: Direct Admissions Boost Enrollment

    North Carolina's direct admissions program (NC College Connect) simplifies college applications, boosting enrollment for diverse students and increasing access to higher education within the UNC System.


    College Access & Funding: Trends, Policies & Costs

    College Access & Funding: Trends, Policies & Costs

    College access disparities, funding cuts, Trump directives, and rising costs impact students. A new admissions initiative in Alabama simplifies the process. Families spend ~$31,000 annually.


    Education Cuts & Accountability: Trump Era Challenges

    Education Cuts & Accountability: Trump Era Challenges

    Proposed education cuts face implementation hurdles due to Education Department staff reductions under Trump. Accountability measures and data collection challenges threaten effective reform. Risk sharing and loan limits are debated.