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Montgomery College reports enrollment growth in adult English programs but warns of federal funding risk
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Montgomery College officials told the county Education and Culture Committee on Sept. 18 that adult English programs have rebounded since the pandemic with higher enrollments and strong completion rates, but college leaders flagged dependence on federal WIOA funds and ongoing uncertainty over recent federal rulemaking affecting eligibility.
Montgomery College officials briefed the Montgomery County Council Education and Culture Committee on Sept. 18 about adult English language programs across the college, reporting multi‑year enrollment growth, high student advancement rates and new workforce‑aligned offerings — while urging continued local support in light of possible federal funding changes.
Montgomery College Vice President Sarah Campbell told the committee the college’s adult ESOL and basic skills unit (AEBSCC) grew from roughly 7,700 enrollments in fiscal 2021 to more than 10,000 enrollments in fiscal 2025; the latter figure represented more than 5,000 individual students. Campbell said the college’s noncredit ESL enrollments rose from about 1,100 in FY21 to more than 1,500…
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