<p>Guys I’m not saying that CC’s shouldn’t offer Algebra one or other basic courses . But students shouldn’t get aid for taking those classes . This would also encourage students to get out in a reasonable amount of time , like if you need to catch up you need to work that much harder, if you need remedial english and math , that should be in addition to your other classes . My cc actually went the other way and allowed up to 30 units of remedial coursework to count for aid , but not against a student in making satisfactory progress . </p>
<p>I believe that it should be required for students to put in a significant amount of time( and a bit of money) on the community college level before just handing out loans and grant money . Its still only 36, 40$ a unit . At a bare minimum students who had poor high school GPA’s should have to complete their first semester at a CC on self support( at least 12 units) . This will provide a great filter to see who’s really serious about getting an education .</p>
<p>If this makes me an elitist , so be it .</p>