Ensign College is shifting all of its bachelor's degrees to three-year programs, making it the first school to apply the model across every major. The goal is to help students save money and enter the workforce sooner with employer-focused training.
Students—including young cohorts—are favoring affordable programs that lead directly to career opportunities, and community colleges are answering the call.
The 2026 Best Online Programs rankings from U.S. News & World Report highlight online education as a key pathway for working adults, parents and military service members who need flexibility while earning a degree.
The Nevada Board of Regents voted eight to five to approve a 12% tuition increase for universities and upper-division courses at community colleges over the next three years.
A new analysis found FAFSA changes made 1.7 million more students eligible for maximum Pell Grants in 2025-26, including more than 215,000 recent high school graduates. Advocates said the simplified process is working, but warned flat Pell funding could erode its impact.
About 6 in 10 Kentucky undergraduate students now graduate debt free, according to a report from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. That's up from 2019-20, when about 4 in 10 students graduated debt free.
