5 It takes a community.

PositionFree community college in Oregon - Stateline - Brief article

Oregon is the second state (after Tennessee) to offer free community college. The state pays the balance of tuition for students who receive federal grants. There are restrictions, and it's not totally free--each student must pay at least $50 per term--but it's a win-win for students and the state, supporters say. It costs about $14,000 a year in social services and indirect costs to support each of the 70,000 Oregonians ages 18 to 24 who are...

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