Panel supports plan for free community college

July 25, 2008
Tennessee commission backs proposal to eliminate tuition at community colleges in the state's urban counties

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has endorsed a proposal that would make a community college education free in the state's urban counties. Free community college for all students in Davidson, Shelby, Hamilton and Knox Counties would cost about $3 million the first year, about $5 million the second year, and about $6 million the third year.

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