Editor’s note: The cost of college is cited as a top reason that prospective students do not pursue a degree and currently enrolled students consider stopping out. In recent years, many states have created free community college programs to address...
Students across the country will soon be able to receive Workforce Pell Grants to use toward tuition and fees for certain short-term workforce training programs. Established by the federal budget reconciliation bill in 2025, Workforce Pell Grants expand traditional Pell...
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in The Daily Yonder on Jan. 14, 2026. Across the nation, the consequences of a child care shortage are dire. Women leave the workforce. Young families move away. Employers can’t find enough workers....
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may have felt overwhelming for some families and students in years past. But with a streamlined form and multiple improvements, there’s no reason to procrastinate. For those who don’t know, the FAFSA is the gateway to financial aid students can...
The Editor’s Notes
Today is the day to celebrate attainment in North Carolina. Regional convenings are happening statewide. Shouting out and lifting up the leadership of Cecilia Holden, the team at myFutureNC, and all the partners working to make the state’s 2030 goal happen.
