In New Jersey, early college high school programs give first-generation, college-bound students a head start on their degrees.

Dual enrollment programs are growing, but challenges still exist.

Community colleges in New Jersey and Michigan successfully reformed their policies on developmental education placement, and are seeing fewer students in remedial courses and higher completion rates.

Changes to the FAFSA form and increased outreach are some ways the Education Department is working to increase FAFASA completion rates.