This article appeared in a March 2016 issue of the student newsletter.
Do you want community college to be free for anyone willing to work for it?
If you answered 'yes' you're in a growing majority. The movement for free community college is spreading nationwide. Led by
Heads Up America, the movement aims to reduce the financial burden college places on students.
As part of this movement "Promise" programs are popping up across the country. From
Virginia to
California, communities are making good on the promise of an affordable education.
Watch the fun YouTube video above to learn more about the #FreeCommunityCollege movement. If you'd like to show your support for the cause online here are some great options: