Students walk to summer semester classes at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, Calif., on June 29, 2022. (John Fredricks/The Epoch Times) Looking to increase access to college courses and career pathway programs, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sonya Christian—chancellor of California Community Colleges—sent a proposal June 3 to the U.S. Department of Education requesting that eligibility for Title IV financial aid be extended to students without a high school diploma or equivalent.
The plan would increase access to higher education, training, and career opportunities across the state, according to the press release.
Support would include access to counseling and tutoring, math and writing workshops, and accessibility services.
Proponents suggested the plan would be a game-changer for some disadvantaged students.“This initiative has the ability to change lives,” Ms. Christian said in the governor’s press release. “It will open college and career opportunities for adult learners seeking to pursue their academic aspirations, regardless […]
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