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CCBC offers tuition-free summer experience for high schoolers, forgives $2.2 million in debt

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) is offering students a tuition-free summer experience, as part of the Early College Access Program (ECAP). This new initiative aims to ensure accessibility and affordability for higher education students. CCBC will cover the cost of tuition for high school students by providing them with a tuition-free summer program at the college. This initiative […]

District 7 Delegates celebrate annual legislative scholarship recipients

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The District 7 Delegates this week announced the awarding of their annual legislative scholarships. Delegates Ryan Nawrocki, Kathy Szeliga, and Lauren Arikan hosted a celebration ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, to honor the recipients and their families. The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company hosted the event in their truck bay. The scholarship application opened in January and decisions were made in […]

CCBC announces 2024 President’s Distinguished Graduate Award Winner

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) this week announced that Vidhi Patel has been named the winner of the 2024 President’s Distinguished Graduate award. The award is annually given to a student who demonstrates leadership and a commitment to helping others. This year, Patel was recognized for her work as a student mentor, president of the CCBC Essex […]

Maryland races to boost FAFSA completion

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has released strategies to assist local school districts with helping more students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application is used to apply for about $130 million in state scholarships and grants. According to recent estimates, the Maryland completion rate is about 23% lower than last year. To […]

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CCBC, BCPS to hold college fair next week

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools will hold a college fair next week. The event will take place 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at CCBC’s Essex and Catonsville campuses. The college fair will feature more than 100 universities, colleges, proprietary, and military schools. Attendees will be […]

Loyola University under shelter-in-place order due to bomb threat

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The shelter-in-place order has been lifted. Officials say the bomb threat was not credible. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Loyola University in Baltimore City is under a “shelter-in-place” order due to a bomb threat. According to a Monday afternoon message on the school’s website, “Loyola University Maryland has received a bomb threat potentially affecting the Evergreen campus. While the […]

National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. visits CCBC Essex, touts Baltimore’s efforts to strengthen cyber workforce

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Community College of Baltimore County President Dr. Sandra Kurtinitis and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. on Thursday welcomed recently appointed National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. to CCBC Essex. Director Coker met with CCBC’s Cybersecurity program students and also presented to more than 350 students and guests. Coker highlighted Baltimore’s successful efforts to strengthen the local cyber workforce. […]

Maryland tops list of states with highest student loan payments, WalletHub report [VIDEO]

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With the Biden administration releasing its new rules to strengthen accountability for colleges and consumer protection for students, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on the States with the Highest Student Loan Payments, along with tips for paying off student loan debt. Maryland topped the list with Vermont coming in at No. 2 and Hawaii ranking […]

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