New Report: The Financial Aid Challenge in Community Colleges Press Conference

Community colleges are a critical part of our nation’s education system, serving nearly half of all undergraduates in the United States who are working to earn the degrees and training needed in today’s increasingly competitive job market.

Yet millions of dollars in financial aid are left on the table each year by eligible community college students who do not apply for need-based student aid.

The College Board Advocacy & Policy Center will hold a news conference on Wednesday, May 19, 9:00 am in Washington, D.C., at the National Press Club to release a new report on financial aid challenges.

Please join us as expert educators, policymakers and advocates highlight successful practices and the ways current and potential community college students can take greater advantage of existing financial aid.

Speakers include:

• Gaston Caperton, President, The College Board
• George Boggs, President, American Association of Community Colleges
• Marc S. Herzog, Chancellor, Connecticut Community College System
• Charlene Dukes, President, Prince George’s Community College
• Ronald Williams, Vice President, The College Board

Space for this free event is limited. To RSVP, please contact fyung@collegeboard.org with your name, affiliation and email address.

The College Board Advocacy & Policy Center
The College Board Advocacy & Policy Center was established to help transform education in America. Guided by the College Board’s principles of excellence and equity in education, we work to ensure that students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to succeed in college and beyond. We make critical connections between policy, research and real-world practice to develop innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges in education today. advocacy.collegeboard.org

Tags: Financial aid, community college