Community College Partnership Act of 2005

The Community College Partnership Act of 2005 (H.R. 1031) was designed to make it easier and more affordable for students to transition from two-year community or technical colleges to four-year universities. The bill proposed a federal grant program to fund partnerships between these institutions, specifically to create smoother credit transfer processes and guaranteed admission agreements.

For students, this legislation aimed to reduce the time and money wasted on retaking classes by ensuring that credits earned at a community college would count toward a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, the bill sought to provide practical support for transfer students through need-based scholarships for their final two years of study, along with enhanced tutoring and academic counseling to help them successfully graduate.