What is it about?

College Promise programs, which guarantee tuition and fees for eligible, are design so students can complete a college education, starting with America’s community colleges. There is no single way to fund a College Promise program. This report examines 5 funding options.

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Why is it important?

College Promise programs can be started by individuals, local communities and states. The federal government can also play a role in supporting the funding for College Promise programs.

Perspectives

This is a great primer on what the College Promise Programs can offer and how they can be funded. It was written by authors who want to provide accessible information on a timely topic.

Senior Research Scientist Catherine Millett
Educational Testing Service

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This page is a summary of: Designing Sustainable Funding for College Promise Initiatives, ETS Research Report Series, October 2017, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/ets2.12161.
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