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Supporting our Community Colleges
During tough economic times, our community colleges have become a vital gateway to opportunity and prosperity. These community institutions are the backbone of our workforce – offering people the opportunity to upskill and obtain new certificates, providing parents an affordable higher education option for their children, and preparing our students, of all ages, to build better futures.
Read MoreIn-state tuition for illegal immigrants: A dream for some, a nightmare for others
Debate over whether young illegal immigrants living in Maryland and graduating from the state’s high schools should get in-state tuition to public colleges rocked an hours-long hearing Wednesday on a bill proposed by Sen. Victor Ramirez.
Read MoreCommunity colleges take budget hit
The amount of direct aid that Maryland sends to its local community colleges is set to take a hit under Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposed budget, as increased employee benefits costs eat into program assistance.
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