States implement programs to increase college access
Posted on Apr 7, 2011 by JRF
The College Access Challenge Grant (CACG) Program has increased yearly funding to $150 million in grants awarded to low-income students enrolling in postsecondary education. The fifteen western states have been challenged along with the federal government and non-profit agencies to promote access and success of low-income and first-generation students.
Some states have launched programs that are dramatically improving education:
• Nevada pushes to change the culture in their state with “GoToCollgeNevada.org” by making college attendance more attainable and focusing on the value of a college education for every citizen
• Washington is increasing college enrollment by guaranteeing college tuition for low-income students that meet the College Bound Scholarships standards
• North Dakota, which is now fifth in the nation for its percentage of 19-year-olds enrolled in college, serves underrepresented tribal students though an online chat service that puts students in communication with college advisors
The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) is a great model of resourcefulness in funding higher education. At JRF we partner with many dedicated students who are looking to us for help in achieving their goals in higher education. We are committed to raising awareness and awarding scholarships to low-income women over 35 nationwide.
You can check out the WICHE Western Policy Exchanges brief, which gives more details about state CACG projects in four states.
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