Community college fee waiver to be tied to grades
By Carla Rivera, Los Angeles Times
California community college students starting in fall 2016 will have to meet minimum academic standards to receive financial assistance under rules approved by the system Monday.
The California Community Colleges Board of Governors voted to require that students maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA for two consecutive terms and complete at least half of their units with a D grade or better to receive a fee waiver.
Community college fees are currently $46 per unit, among the lowest in the nation. Of the state’s 2.6 million community college students, about 40 percent have their fees waived.
Sorry – I don’t agree with this. We are not all blessed with academic ability… and many of us who need(ed) financial assistance, could barely pass the SAT. It does not mean we did not study, try, and work hard to get the job done…. not everyone has the resources (mental, physical, financial, etc) to get the best grades. BS to this thinking….. I grew up poor and did not have access to tutoring, etc — however, my granddaughter (family as unlimited $ resources) has high $ tutoring daily to the tune of about $35K per year. Sorry – I don’t buy this — in fact it makes me very angry!
I have mixed emotions but this is obviously aimed at benefiting serious and dedicated students. Basically this is a good idea.
It will probably help ensure that the serious students (not the ski bums who never attend on powder days) get the benefit, therefore putting the taxpayers dollars to use where they belong, with dedicated students.
Irish, the local college has free tutoring available for any student. Of course you have to go to school to get tutored.