How the promise of free college doesn’t always help low-income students

First published by Kevin | April 28, 2023 | Education | 0 responses

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced proudly in August that 100,000 people had applied for her state’s free college program, Michigan Reconnect.

But there’s a hitch. Most statewide programs, including Michigan’s, don’t necessarily help the lowest-income students finish or pay for college.