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Research suggests these adults, are often referred to as those with some college, but no degree, are well worth the investments needed to help them return and complete their education. Adults in this population frequently indicate their desire to finish what they started but often need proactive support structures and services to help them overcome challenges. States are considering “free college” policies, also known as Promise programs, in addition to wrap-around supports and outreach. Implementing these supports can help states make progress in helping these adults achieve their goals. Reengaging this population also can address postsecondary inequities. While Black and Hispanic students suffer from lower college completion rates than their white peers, adults in these populations who do return are relatively more successful at earning both bachelor’s and associates degrees when compared to the general population of Black and Hispanic college students.  \nThe most effective approach to supporting students with some college, but no degree, is to pursue a collection of policies that together ensure this population is both aware of postsecondary opportunities that meet their needs and that they have the resources and supports to successfully overcome barriers to reenrolling and persisting. This brief focuses on actions states and/or state higher education systems can take to help this population reenroll and persist in completing a postsecondary credential. The examples included in this brief should not be considered exhaustive, but rather representative of the types of strategies being explored by states to reengage and support this potential student group.  \nReengagement Strategies  \nResearch suggests adults with some college, but no degree are motivated to return to postsecondary education for a range of personal and professional reasons. However, this population often faces structural challenges that can prevent them from engaging with andreenrolling at institutions. Institutions in turn may lack information needed to identify these adults and help them overcome these structural barriers. States can consider a number of different policy actions to address these challenges.  \nIdentify and Communicate with Prospective Students. States can support institutions in identifying the some college, no degree population by leveraging existing state data systems and engaging them through communication tools. For example, Mississippi’s Complete 2 Compete Initiative used state data systems to identify “near completers”, defined as those who have accumulated  \nclose to enough credits to graduate, who were eligible for state postsecondary programs. The initiative then engaged with prospective students through personalized advertising, social media campaigns, direct mail, email, and through a customized website. Maryland created a grant program called One Step Away which provides funding to institutions to identify, engage, andreenroll near completers. The grant program details a process which institutions can use to identify potential near completers and obtain contact information from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration to assist with outreach.  \nEasy to Use Online Tools. States can develop streamlined online tools to help these adults explore and navigate the postsecondary opportunities available to them. For example, Washington’s College and Career Compass helps adults learn about opportunities to finish their education through a centralized web portal. States can also work to simplify the process for adults to engage with specific programs that help them reenroll. For example, Tennessee’s statewide adult promise program, Tennessee Reconnect, leverages a simplified intake form, and Indiana’s Next Level Jobs Initiative uses a streamlined intake form to direct adult students to appropriate postsecondary op","cbCailIXjKK8omCY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailIXjKK8omCY","pdf",150676,"English","# Reengagement Strategies\n## Identify and Communicate with Prospective Students\n## Easy to Use Online Tools\n## Personalized Reenrollment Supports\n## Overcome Financial Barriers to Reenrolling","[{\"question\":\"Who are the adults discussed, and why do they need support?\",\"answer\":\"The document focuses on U.S. adults who have postsecondary education credit but no credential. 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