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Free College Handbook: How to Start Tuition-Free Programs
This handbook helps leaders create free college programs in their communities. Written by experts at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, it answers 25 common questions about Promise programs - local scholarships that cover college tuition for residents. The guide is for mayors, college leaders, nonprofits, and community groups who want to remove tuition barriers and increase college attendance. Most Promise programs only cover tuition and fees, not housing, food, books, or transportation. But even covering just tuition can change expectations, get more students into college, and make communities better places to live and work. The Kresge Foundation funded this updated 2025 version, which includes videos and connects to a new Promise Programs Hub website with program databases and research.
kresge.org5 days ago
Families
Berkeley's Guide to Better Teaching and Learning
greatergood.berkeley.eduMar 15
Families
Church Group Helps 6,500 Families Buy Their First Homes
www.industrialareasfoundation.orgMar 11
Families
Federal Agency Gives $956M to Help Kids Through Mentoring Programs
nationalmentoringresourcecenter.orgMar 11
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What Is Mentoring? A Guide to Youth Development Programs
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schoolconversations.orgMar 11
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www.thechangelab.netMar 5
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Good Reason Houston Helps All Kids Get Great Schools
www.thechangelab.netMar 5
High School Students Build Tiny Homes and Earn School Credit
www.thechangelab.netMar 5
Teacher Makes Special Dolls for Each of Her 30 Students
www.thechangelab.netMar 5
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Texas School Vouchers Promise Choice — Geography May Influence Who Has Options in Houston
kinder.rice.eduFeb 5
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Research Reviews on Youth Mentoring Programs
nationalmentoringresourcecenter.orgMar 11
Clayton Early Learning Center Shows Their Work
www.claytonearlylearning.orgMar 11
Parents Agree: Kids Need Better Online Safety
www.thechangelab.netMar 5
New Study Shows What America's Veterans Really Need Today
www.thechangelab.netMar 5
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Research Reviews of Youth Mentoring Programs
nationalmentoringresourcecenter.orgMar 11
Youth Apprenticeships Gain Support as College Costs Rise
www.newamerica.orgMar 11
Why Colleges Need to Track Student Parents Better
www.newamerica.orgMar 11
Education Tech Company Allelo Makes Top 200 in Big Contest
allelo.ioMar 10
