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“North Carolina Community Colleges”


Understanding In-State Tuition

When determining tuition costs, public colleges and universities typically distinguish between in-state and out-of-state students, with in-state tuition set at a far lower rate than out-of-state tuition. In North Carolina,…


A Welcome Post-DEI “Boost”

On February 5, 2025, the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) launched Boost, an “accelerated college to career program” designed to move lower-income students into the “high-wage, in-demand careers” that…



How Goes the Reforming?

As we are in the midst of the short session of the North Carolina legislature, which typically focuses on budgetary matters, we haven’t seen much that pertains to higher education.…



Examining the New NCCCS Funding Model

Last month, the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) board voted unanimously to implement Propel NC, a new funding model that will incentivize enrollment in high-demand workforce sectors. The proposed…