Grant from Ascendium Helps Advance Clearinghouse Research

Grant from Ascendium Helps Advance Clearinghouse Research

Having resources through grants gives the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center the capacity to invest in strong methodology, thoughtful analysis, and effective dissemination. A new grant from Ascendium’s Education Philanthropy is helping the Research Center broaden its work to better understand and elevate the experiences of students from low‑income communities.

Fewer than One in Five Students Who Began at Community Colleges Earned a Bachelor’s Degree Within Six Years

Fewer than One in Five Students Who Began at Community Colleges Earned a Bachelor’s Degree Within Six Years

Community colleges serve as a key entry point to higher education, yet fewer than one in five students who start at community colleges earn a bachelor’s degree within six years. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Tracking Transfer report provides detailed insights into the transfer pathways and degree completion outcomes of community college students from the 2018 cohort.

Faster Transcript Ordering for Scholarship Funds

Faster Transcript Ordering for Scholarship Funds

Scholarship deadlines come and go quickly, leaving hardly any time for your scholarship fund to wait for students to send their transcripts. The National Student Clearinghouse has an easier and faster solution for ordering students’ transcripts — Third-Party Ordering for Ed Orgs.