CUNY chief highlights enrollment gains, calls for more state funding to cover contract costs and capital needs CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez told lawmakers CUNY has seen enrollment growth and universities are delivering more tuition-free access, but he urged lawmakers to fully fund collective bargaining costs and larger capital investments to cover deferred maintenance and negotiated raises.

CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez reveals a remarkable 72% of students are attending tuition-free, but warns that without additional funding, essential services and programs could be at risk.

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UVM president asks House Education for inflation aid, cancer center support and backing for multipurpose center University of Vermont President Marlene Trump told the House Education Committee on Feb. 4 that UVM needs a 3% inflationary increase, $1,000,000 a year for five years for the UVM Cancer Center, and legislative support for a $15,000,000 multipurpose center while emphasizing tuition access, research growth and workforce training.

UVM President Marlene Trump is advocating for critical funding to support students, cancer research, and a new multipurpose center, all while emphasizing the university's vital role in Vermont's workforce and education landscape.

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Gadsden State launches 'Cardinal Promise' discount, highlights local workforce and dual-enrollment programs Gadsden State Community College told the Gadsden City Council it enrolls hundreds of local students through dual-enrollment, provides workforce training to city employees and is offering a "Cardinal Promise" tuition discount (50% off through March 1) to expand access for area residents.

Gadsden State Community College is slashing tuition by 50% for local students through its new "Cardinal Promise," making higher education more accessible than ever!

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PGCPS expands dual enrollment in high schools; district highlights participation and teacher vetting Prince George’s County Public Schools said Nov. 13 it is expanding dual-enrollment courses into additional high schools, aiming to offer 'dual in the school' at at least nine campuses this school year.

Prince George’s County Public Schools is revolutionizing education by expanding dual-enrollment opportunities, allowing high school students to earn college credits tuition-free!

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Coordinating Board reviews proposed residency rules; advocates warn of privacy and access harms The Higher Education Coordinating Board considered proposed rules (chapter 13, subchapter K, sections 13.191–13.203) to govern determination of resident status for tuition purposes. Child-advocacy groups and student advocates urged clearer lawful-presence definitions and warned that proposed documentation procedures could risk student privacy and,—

Texas colleges are on the brink of major changes to residency rules for in-state tuition, raising concerns about student privacy and access.

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Oregon lawmakers approve bill granting universities authority to set East Asian student tuition Legislation allows universities to set tuition for qualifying East Asian students without HECC approval

Oregon's new bill could revolutionize tuition rates for East Asian students, but is it a step towards global engagement or a recipe for local inequity?

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