Community College

The Lumina Foundation is awarding a total of $1.5 million to 20 community colleges across the nation in an effort to boost their enrollment of adult students.

A new report suggests five key solutions for increasing community college graduation rates.

America's high school graduates are often encouraged to start at a community college before getting a bachelor's degree, but the money-saving move rarely works as planned. National data shows just one in seven community college students gets a bachelor's within six years. One of the biggest culprits is credit loss: when students take classes that never count toward a degree. Advocates say the transfer process is designed for schools but often confuses students. States like California and…

Clarify your goals, research transfer policies and financial aid, and connect with a coach to make transferring go more smoothly.

Color coding your notes can help you remember more. Try the "stoplight method" during your next study sesh.

The best student credit cards are a lot like the best credit cards for nonstudents. They generally have low fees, reasonable APRs, and perks that specifically appeal to college students. A few even have cash back programs that reward spending on gas, groceries, dining out, and other routine purchases. So it should come as no

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