The popularity of dual enrollment programs is surging, making it difficult to determine their impact on college degree attainment among students.

The popularity of dual enrollment programs is surging, making it difficult to determine their impact on college degree attainment among students.

Dual enrollment has seen a significant increase in recent years. In the 2022-23 school year, nearly 2.5 million high school students were taking college classes, earning both high school and college credits simultaneously. This number has grown from 1.5 million students in the fall of 2021 and around 300,000 students in the early 2000s. The … Read more

Financial worries affect college students’ ability to finish their degree

Financial worries affect college students’ ability to finish their degree

Students who have dropped out of college cite financial issues as a major barrier to re-enrolling. The cost of pursuing higher education continues to be a significant challenge for student retention and success, as more than half of individuals with some college experience but no degree are unable to return to school due to financial … Read more