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White Paper: The Power of a Promise: Implications and Importance of Adult Promise Programs
Promise programs (also known as free college programs) have grown in popularity over the last few years. When targeted correctly, these programs have the potential to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates for underserved students. By focusing a promise program on adult students and including additional supports and services, states can connect with nontraditional students who previously believed college was not an option. However, the message of a promise program…
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Adult Promise
In 2016, the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) received support from Lumina Foundation to assess the interest in and feasibility of creating promise-type aid programs geared toward non-traditional, adult students. These programs promise to cover the cost of tuition and fees for eligible students. Initial results from this feasibility study indicated interest in developing these programs. [su_accordion][su_spoiler title="Resources" open="no" style="default" icon="plus" anchor="" class=""] Adult Promise Design Template; Alli…
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