Kentucky may start funding colleges differently

On Feb. 12, the Council on Postsecondary Education approved a five-year strategic plan that could change the way public colleges receive state funding. The plan would subsidize colleges based not only on how many students enroll, but on how many graduate.

The plan is expected to benefit high-growth colleges, including Northern Kentucky University. It also emphasizes the benefits of using community colleges as a stepping stone to entering a university system, which could boost graduation rates and save money for families.

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