College Readies for Potential Federal Rules Changes - The Iola Register

Alabama Community College System says it’s concerned, prepared for federal funding cuts

The head of the Alabama Community College System speaks to board members at the system's monthly board meeting on June 11, 2025, at Snead State Community College in Boaz, Alabama. Jimmy Baker told board members that he is worried about budget cuts to federal student aid, but is prepared for a "soft landing."(Screenshot, ACCS YouTube)The head of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) said Wednesday that he is concerned about potential cuts t…

College readies for potential federal rules changes - The Iola Register

Allen Community College hopes to be prepared for any changes in state and federal regulations. Allen Community College should be largely unaffected — at least for now — after the federal government announced it was halting all visa applications for international students. As of this month, Allen has 136 prospective students who will rely on visas to attend school in the fall, as well as seven returning students, ACC trustees were told Tuesday. B…