A new grant program created and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation aims to help high school students complete an associate degree or credential just a year after they graduate high school ...

New research from New America finds that while the programs are becoming more popular, access remains limited.

Vermont high school juniors can now apply to earn a free, fast-tracked associate degree through the Free Degree Promise ...

While the traditional college experience is appealing, it's not always feasible. For those who can’t commit to the classroom ...

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PHOENIX - Less free time and more homework. Students say that's OK if they can get their college degrees faster. More college students are enrolling in fast-track degree programs. Some students ...

Louis Drzewiecki, a senior data analyst at United Healthcare Corp. in Minneapolis, decided three years ago to pursue a master’s degree. But there was a problem. He still needed to complete his ...

Students with an associate degree from Passaic County Community College can now enroll in a third year of study and then transfer to William Paterson University to earn a bachelor's degree in selected ...