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US Army for Hire

20 Thursday Mar 2025

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US Army for Hire

As Trump pushes to remove the US from the armed conflict in the Ukraine, the European nations under the banner of ‘Coalition of the Willing’ scramble to find men, material and resources to fill the gap if and when the US withdraws.

The arguments for the US this are many and mostly center around the enormous cost of continuing a war that looks to have no end in sight.

Should Americans be forced to foot the bill for a war on the other side of the world, regardless of our sympathies for the Ukrainian people?

The answer may be yes and no.

Most European nations have a lack of trained military personnel and weapons. They have been largely depending on the US military to supply that. While it is true that we have probably the best trained, supplied and weaponized army in the world; should we give all this away for free?

It may be time to put out the US Army for hire. This would not be a ‘security force’ or ‘security company’ but the actual US Army hired out to individual nations to continue their peace keeping efforts. Places like Germany, Sweden, the UK and France might have more in the way of money than actual military resources. Under the joint command of European/US command, the army can be ‘on loan’ for a fee. The conditions of what they either do or do not do can be ironed out in advance. A win-win situation; the American people, the president and Congress can all be happy that we are recouping some of our losses (unlikely to be a profit maker) and the other countries involved get the additional resources they desperately need and quickly too. All of this requires some real thinking outside the box, but it is probably time and maybe over-time to consider.

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This is a list of militaries that recruit foreign applicants. This includes any individuals who are aliens of the polity whose armed forces they are being recruited to join by professional recruiters. The foreigners do not need to be legal residents of that nation, but may gain legal residence status by joining the armed forces. More than 90 states have implemented such recruitment policies between 1815 and 2020.[1]

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  • Australia
    • Permanent residents who can prove they have applied for citizenship. Or permanent residents who are ineligible to apply for Australian citizenship as long as they are prepared to apply for citizenship within 3 months of commencing service (or 6 months if in the ADF Reserve). If permanent residents refuse citizenship or fail in their application, their ADF service will be terminated. On July 5, 2024, New Zealanders, followed by other foreigners who have legal residency status for one year and has no record for working in a foreign military for two years (previously) can join the ADF and be awarded Australian nationality.[2]

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  • Canada
    • Canadian Armed Forces – On November 11, 2022, the CAF announced that Canadian permanent residents are eligible to join.[11] Prior to this, PRs were allowed to be recruited through the Skilled Military Foreign Applicant (SMFA) program.[12]
  • Croatia
    • Croatian Armed Forces – Any ethnic Croat or a person of partial Croat ancestry has the right to obtain Croatian citizenship, thus becoming eligible to join the Croatian Armed Forces. This practice has been commonplace for ethnic Croats of Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, upon enlistment, potential personnel are required to renounce their dual citizenship with Bosnia & Herzegovina, in case they hold one.[citation needed]
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  • Denmark
    • Danish Defence – Foreign nationals already living in Denmark or in another EU country may apply to join the Danish armed forces. Rumors have circulated[clarification needed] that it’s required that they have lived one year in Denmark if applying within or six years if applying within an EU country. However, they must be fluent in Danish and must be able to write it as well.[14]

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  • Greece
    • Hellenic Armed Forces – Ethnic Greeks accepted to the military academies for officers or non-commissioned officers of the Greek armed forces (according to the special law governing each school) or who enlist in the armed forces as volunteers (according to the law governing each branch) acquire Greek nationality automatically from the time they enter the academies or are enlisted. Knowledge of Greek language at fluent level is required.
  • India
    • Indian Army – Recruits Nepalese and Bhutanese citizens, and refugees from Tibet who intend to permanently settle in India.[17] Recruits of Indian origin who have migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Thailand, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India may also join.[17]
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    • Overseas: A serving member of another military can join the New Zealand Defence Force. The requirements are to be a current or recently serving (within 6–12 months) member of the UK, Australian, US or Canadian Armed Forces, have been a citizen of either the UK, Australia, US, or Canada for a minimum period of 10 years, or have been living in NZ for a minimum period of 5 years, be eligible for release from current service within 18 months of applying, and meet current vacancy criteria at the time of application.[24]
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    • The Russian Armed Forces accepts foreigners of any country to their ranks. Under a plan, posted on the ministry’s web site in 2010, foreigners without dual citizenship are able to sign up for five-year contracts – and are eligible for Russian citizenship after serving three years. According to the amended law, a citizen of any foreign country aged 18–30 with a good command of Russian and a clean record can sign an initial five-year contract to join the Army.[26][27]

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Welcome to the Crazy train. Trump serious about Canada being the 51st State.

12 Wednesday Feb 2025

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We don’t have enough problems now? He wants to annex the rest of the Northern Hemisphere?

Trump Confirms He’s Serious About Wanting Canada As 51st State

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Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.

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Feb 9, 2025,04:48pm EST

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President Donald Trump is serious about his repeated suggestions that Canada should become the U.S.’ “51st state,” he confirmed in an interview that aired before the Super Bowl on Sunday, after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned the country’s business leaders Trump’s desire to absorb the northern country—which had been taken as a joke—is a “real thing.”

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Key Facts

Fox News host Bret Baier asked Trump whether Trudeau was right in telling business leaders the U.S. president’s threat to absorb Canada is a “real thing,” to which Trump agreed with Trudeau and responded, “Yes it is.”

Trump claimed Canada “would be much better off” being a U.S. state and complained about the $200 billion the U.S. pays to Canada each year, a number the Trump administration has previously said is based on the amount the U.S. spends on defense, which Canada benefits from, plus the U.S.’ trade deficit with Canada.

“I’m not gonna let that happen,” Trump said about the money the U.S. gives to Canada, claiming the U.S. is paying money “essentially in subsidy to Canada” and adding, “Now, if they’re the 51st state, I don’t mind doing it.”

Trump has repeatedly suggested in recent months he wants the U.S. to absorb Canada, referring to the country as the “51st state” and to Trudeau as a “governor,” rather than prime minister.

While those comments have largely been downplayed as Trump not being serious or just trying to negotiate with Canada, Trudeau reportedly warned business leaders Friday to take the president’s threats seriously, claiming Trump’s desire to absorb Canada is a “real thing.”

Trudeau pointed to Canada’s natural resources and claimed the Trump administration is “very aware of our resources, of what we have and they very much want to be able to benefit from those,” arguing Trump “has it in mind that one of the easiest ways of doing that is absorbing our country.”

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Crucial Quote

“Not only does the Trump administration know how many critical minerals we have, but that may be even why they keep talking about absorbing us and making us the 51st state,” Trudeau reportedly told attendees at a summit of business and labor leaders Friday, as quoted by The Guardian, which reports Trudeau “hastily” called the meeting to coordinate the country’s response to Trump’s threat of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports.

What Have Trump Officials Said?

Trump’s National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett also suggested Monday the president could be serious about wanting to annex Canada, arguing to CNBC the U.S. didn’t begin with 50 states. “When the US was founded, how many states did we have? And how many do we have now?” Hassett said. “And so, is it outlandish?”

Love is Often Not Enough

03 Monday Feb 2025

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Love is Often Not Enough – The Grantchester Series

I love the PBS series, Grantchester. It has been on for nine seasons and apparently, a lot of other people like it too. What’s not to like? Sidney Chambers, the Anglican priest of a small English town after the end of World War II. He is back from the war and is ready to tend his flock!

Sidney Chambers (James Norton) is tall, good looking, humble, sincere, intelligent and….savvy and intuitive enough to figure out who done it! His side-kick, the ever detective Geordie Keating (Robson Green) sometimes leads and sometimes follows his vicar as they investigate one murder after another. Between Sidney and Geordie, they usually catch their man (or woman) as the episode wraps up.

Sidney who is single, (and the most eligible bachelor in the county), is a contrast to Geordie; a married man with uncounted numbers of children running around. Geordie and vicarage housekeeper keep busy filling Sidney’s head with tid bits of country lore and folk wisdom. Much of it concerns romance.

Sidney’s long time ‘friend’ Amanda Kendall (Morven Chrisite,) is someone from his highschool. Whenever chums get together, the girls never stop ogling over Sidney. Amanda and Sidney spend long afternoons in the country and it is obvious how much they care for each other.

However, regardless of how many of their mutual friends are off tying the knot and how many asides and innuedios Amanda throws his way, Sidney never seems to be able to take things to the next level. There are several espisdoes when Amanda gets engaged, and is then marching to the alter, where we keep hoping against hope that the vicar will break his silence and tell the girl that he loves, how much he loves her.

But, nope, it is not to be and Amanda gets married and becomes Mrs. Hopkins. Finally, the truth comes out between Sidney and Geordie when the vicar admits “I just wasn’t in her league.” He is referring of course to the fact that Amanda comes from money and her father is Sir Kendell and they live in an exceptionally large house.

Clearly, Sidney cannot get over the economic distance between the two of them and is frozen in silence, never to confess his true feelings.

How often, in our lives, have we talked ourselves out of something with one rational after another? In the series, one of the characters remarked, “Because we are all a pack of cowards.” How true.

In my life, I have asked myself over and over again, why is it that the guy I really have my heart set on, can’t either talk to me or even ask me out for a cup of coffee. Like Sidney, men (and women) can be full of self doubt and lack feelings of worthiness. They talk themselves out of the first step in courtship “because” until such time as the other loses interest and the fire grow cold.

Self-doubt, recriminations, lack of self-worth, guilt, fear of what other people will say, fear of failure, of getting ‘hurt again’; these are all reasons people back away from relationships and even the promise of love. Both being in love and loving someone else. We let the little ‘nigglies’ invade our thoughts, poison them and deprive us of the full life we can have and do deserve. Then, instead of dealing with the fears, we act out in childish, immature and socially inappropriate ways; having affairs with married people, isolation, drinking too much, smoking too much, feeding any number of addictions, all in an effort to hide. Hide from ourselves.

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Is the Dept of Education doing enough to ensure students stay out of mountains of debt?

13 Saturday Jul 2024

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Department of Education Releases Proposed Rules on Accountability for Certificate and For-Profit Programs and Transparency into Unaffordable Student Debt

MAY 17, 2023

Contact:   Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov

  • Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released proposed regulations to establish the strongest set of safeguards ever to protect students from unaffordable debt or insufficient earnings from career training programs, along with new measures to increase transparency across all postsecondary programs. The proposal would create the strongest-ever Gainful Employment (GE) rule, which would terminate access to Federal financial aid for career training programs that routinely leave graduates with unaffordable debt burdens or with earnings that are no higher than workers without any education beyond high school. The proposed GE rule is estimated to protect more than 700,000 students annually who would otherwise enroll in one of nearly 1,800 low-performing programs, because access to postsecondary programs that produce poor outcomes is not really access at all. These accountability measures will not only better protect students enrolled in low-financial-value programs, but will also encourage improvements across all of higher education.

The proposed regulations would also bring increased transparency to the true costs and financial outcomes of nearly all undergraduate and graduate degree programs.  This includes disclosures of what students and families are likely to pay out-of-pocket for a given program and a requirement that students acknowledge this information before receiving federal financial aid to attend programs that consistently leave participants with high debt burdens.

“President Biden has taken unprecedented steps to fix our broken student loan system and help millions of Americans struggling with student debt, creating new opportunities for borrowers, their families, and their communities. At the same time, we need to hold colleges accountable for unaffordable costs and better protect students from programs that fail to deliver real value and upward mobility,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “The rules proposed today are about helping ensure that when students invest in a postsecondary education, they get a solid return on investment and a greater shot at the American dream.”

Today’s announcement is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ambitious reimagining of college finance to ensure that all students can afford to get the education and skills they need after high school. President Biden has championed a $900 increase to the maximum Pell Grant and laid out a path to doubling the maximum award by 2029. He has also proposed tuition-free community college and tuition assistance at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions. The Department has fixed targeted debt relief programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness and relief for borrowers whose colleges took advantage of them, approving more than $66 billion in discharges for nearly 2.2 million borrowers so far. In the coming months we will finalize the most affordable repayment plan ever. Today’s proposed rules complement these efforts by ensuring that institutions of higher education (institutions) do their part to deliver real financial value to students and taxpayers.

“We cannot turn a blind eye to the college programs that are leaving students with mountains of unaffordable debts,” said Under Secretary James Kvaal. “The data show that the problem is concentrated at for-profit and career colleges. This package of accountability proposals would create the strongest-ever protections for students and taxpayers against low-value, debt-fueled colleges.”

Stats about Kids Failing College

12 Friday Jul 2024

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THESE 5 STATS ABOUT KIDS FAILING COLLEGE WILL SURPRISE YOU https://www.purelifeadventure.com/blog/these-5-stats-about-kids-failing-college-will-surprise-you/

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While you may sigh with relief when you hear that high school dropout rates are decreasing, it may be just temporary relief in light of a recent trend that’s got educators and parents up at night, worried about the well-being of the rising generation.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ranked the U.S. 19th (out of 28 countries) in graduation rates. In the United States, 40% of college students drop out every year. In light of such sobering statistics, it’s important to understand the impact that kids failing college can have on students and their families.

If you are the parent of a college-aged child or an upcoming high school graduate, it’s of utmost importance to recognize signs of struggle and explore actionable steps and channels of support before your family becomes a statistical footnote in this growing trend.

5 Sobering Statistics On Kids Failing College

It’s been said that the numbers don’t lie. So, if you’re questioning whether college dropout rates are increasing, carefully consider these five sobering statistics.

1. College Dropout Rates

According to admissionsly.com, 33% of students dropout of college every year. That’s almost 1⁄3 of all enrolled college students. Even more concerning is that 28% of students drop out before becoming sophomores. Parents should note that the Freshman year experience is critical to determining academic success.

2. College Failure Rate

While it might seem that college dropout and failure rates are synonymous, they’re quite different. A child fails college when he or she is not able to complete their work with a passing grade. A dropout happens when the student gives up and de-enrolls from college before completing the requirements for graduation. Forbes lists the current national six-year college completion rate at 62.2%.

3. College Dropout Trends

While college dropout trends have steadily increased over the last decade, within the last two years, this upward slope has leveled out. Roughly 38% of college students dropout of college (we’ll talk about why later) every year. While this statistic is still concerning, there is some relief that it has leveled off over the last 2-3 years. 

4. Dropouts Re-enrolling

Out of the 40 million Americans who drop out of college every year, only 2% re-enroll. This statistic is consistent with past years. Although students can re-enroll, and some do, the majority of those who drop out do not return. 

5. Likelihood Of Living In Poverty

Pages of research support the statistics that failing to complete a college degree will likely result in a lower income. As college dropouts try to compete against a better-educated pool of graduate applicants, they traditionally earn less. The probability of living in poverty is 12.7 percent when equipped with a high school diploma and only 4.8 percent when hounding the job boards equipped with a college degree. 

Failing or dropping out of college has serious consequences. Those who drop out or fail face higher unemployment rates and often struggle to pay lingering school debt.

LEARN MORE: Common Mistakes Young Adults Make In The College Process

Why Do College Students Fail?

Every child and situation is unique, and while there are several reasons why your child might fail or drop out of college, these are the most common reasons that young adults struggle to have a successful college experience.

Why Your Child Fails College

According to thinkimpact.com, the following issues result in high dropout and retention rates:

  • 28% of the students fail college due to inability to meet academic standards. Many young adults are simply unprepared for the academic demands and organization skills that college-level classes require. They have poor study habits, time management, and inconsistent attendance.
  • 3% of college students fail due to mental, emotional, or psychological issues. It’s no secret that many of today’s youth struggle with mental health challenges, like anxiety and motivation, and this affects their ability to succeed in a college environment without proper support.
  • 89% of students from low-income families tend to drop out of college. Many kids from low-income families work part-time to afford college. More than half of those low-income students who dropped out claimed that difficulty balancing their work-study life contributed to their decision to leave college. The EDI reports that colleges and universities tend to lessen their financial aid support for students who earn more than $7,000, putting low-income students in a tough position.

Why Do College Students Drop Out

College students drop out (do not complete their college degree) for a variety of reasons. The dropout rate is not the same as failing college because you are unable to handle the academic requirements. Rather, dropout rates are influenced by a number of factors. Research supports the following statistics:

  • 38% of students dropout of college due to financial hardship. According to statistics, America’s growing college dropout rate is attributed mostly to financial challenges. Tuition costs have risen by 1,375% since 1978, causing many students to make the difficult choice between finishing their degree or dropping out.
  • 13% of students find adjusting socially to college life hard. This might be their first time away from home, and students may have a hard time managing their own schedules while balancing work, friends, and school. They may also find it hard to find friends.
  • 9% of college students drop out due to a lack of adequate family support. College is a big commitment–both financially and academically. While your child may start the school year off strong, even some of the most driven students may give up if academic pressure seems overwhelming. Having a good family support system in place is key to helping your child through the rough spots, giving them the advice, support, and help they need if the rigors and organization of college life become overwhelming. For some families, this might be the first member of the family to attend college, and mom and dad may not know how to offer adequate support. In this case, reaching out to resources outside the family, such as school academic counselors, is helpful.

DISCOVER: How A Therapeutic Gap Year Can Help You Succeed In College

Signs Your College Student Is Struggling

For many parents, signs that your college student is struggling may not be immediately apparent and develop slowly over time. As is with most problems, putting the work into prevention is often the key to success further down the road. 

If your student is struggling, watch for these signs and take note of actions you can take:

  • Marked anxiety, extreme restlessness, inability to concentrate or relax. Encourage your child to seek help from an academic counselor or get them in touch with a psychologist. This is the first step to uncovering the root cause of the anxiety.
  • Marked decrease or increase in appetite. This is often an indication that a child is not coping with high levels of stress. Have your child talk to an academic coach to determine what is not right. It could be anything from time management to social concerns about not fitting in to worries about academic performance. 
  • Marked decrease or increase in sleep or chronic fatigue. This is another classic sign of depression or anxiety. Again, it’s important to seek help right away. Don’t wait. 

When To Worry About Your College Student

While many kids might find it difficult to adjust to a new situation, it’s important to be aware of and recognize early warning signs and symptoms of academic and emotional distress, such as:

  • Loss of interest in formerly pleasurable or meaningful activities, such as classes, social life, or friend and family relationships.
  • Physical complaints, such as headache, stomach pains, etc.
  • Suicidal thoughts, plans, or threats
  • Increased or decreased communication from your child

TRENDING: What You Should Do Right Now If You’re Failing College

What To Do If You’re Failing College

It’s common for students to struggle and sometimes fail a class or a semester. As we’ve discussed previously, this can happen for many reasons, including decreased motivation, poor study habits, mental health challenges, financial struggles, and work-life balance struggles. However, a failed class doesn’t need to have long-term consequences if addressed properly and promptly.

Begin by identifying what went wrong. Then, consider one or all of the following to help you mitigate the situation.

  • Drop a Class. If you’re enrolled in a class that’s too advanced, see if it’s possible to drop it. If dropped early in the semester, it may not show up on your transcript. Another great option is to check if you can take the class as a pass/fail. This can ease some of the pressure/stress. You won’t get a letter grade, but as long as you are above the fail threshold, you don’t have to worry about it affecting your GPA.
  • Find a tutor or consult an academic or executive function coach to improve your study habits. Having support at this fundamental level will improve your child’s academic stamina.
  • Consult an academic counselor. Counselors are great at helping students navigate the system and can set them up for success. Whether you need to take a different set of classes or switch your major, consulting an academic advisor will help your child get on a sustainable educational path.
  • Reconsider your major. Maybe being a doctor is just not your thing. It’s okay to reconsider and change your major. Now’s the time to explore and find what you really love to do.
  • Seek financial assistance. If you are working and studying at the same time, you may simply have too much on your plate. Consider consulting with your child’s financial aid office to secure need-based financial assistance or reduce your working hours so you can qualify for further financial assistance. 
  • Seek counseling. The fight against depression, anxiety, and loneliness is real. If you find that you are overwhelmed, please consult a mental health professional. You don’t have to be in a crisis to seek help! Most colleges have health centers that offer a number of free counseling sessions.
  • Take a Break (not the same thing as dropping out). Taking a semester or a therapeutic gap year can be a good option in many circumstances. As long as you’ve arranged it with your school’s administration, there should be no issue. That said, don’t just take off without any plan. Make sure your time away is filled with learning experiences that will help you build your career. Consider seeking employment, joining a cause you care about, or pursuing opportunities such as an internship in your field of interest or a therapeutic gap year.
  • Transfer to a community college. Freshmen who have failed a semester can transfer to community college using a process called reverse transfer. Coursework at community college is usually less demanding, giving struggling students a chance to raise their GPA. 

FAQ: Supporting Your Struggling College Student

How Can I Help My Child Who Is Failing College? 

Watch for early warning signs and seek professional help using college resources like academic counseling and advising or enlist the help of an academic or executive function coach.

When to worry about your college student?

Any major deviation from your student’s normal routine is a cause for concern. Look for decreased interest in formerly pleasurable or meaningful activities, physical complaints such as headaches, stomach pains, etc., or withdrawal from social interaction with family and friends.

What Options Do Failing College Students Have?

You can take a semester off or a gap year, transfer to a less demanding community college, or drop a class.

How to Avoid Dropping Out of College?

Dropout rates are largely driven by financial struggles, mental health struggles, or failure to thrive academically. Learn good study habits and time management, take care of your mental health, and secure adequate financial support through loans or family assistance.

What steps should a student take immediately after realizing they are at risk of failing?

If your child shows signs of risk, do not delay getting help. Talk to a professional. 

Can Outdoor Therapy Programs Help Students Struggling With College?

Absolutely! Outdoor therapy programs help young adults cast their vision for future success by giving them space, opportunity, and skills to develop a growth mindset and embrace challenges.

What Alternatives Exist for Students Who Decide College Isn’t the Right Path?

There are many ways to make a living. For many young adults, owning their own business can be extremely satisfying and lucrative. Or consider getting trained in a trade, like welding, plumbing, or construction. Learning a trade can be a game changer if your child is happier working with their hands rather than sitting at a desk.

It Might Be Time to Consider a Gap Year

We know it can be challenging to help a young adult who is struggling in a college setting. Parents, watching from afar, might feel fear and anxiety about the future. That’s understandable. A gap year might be the solution to the storm brewing on the horizon.

Cost of Living vs Income after school

12 Friday Jul 2024

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Cost of Living in Tucson

Cost of Living in Tucson, Arizona by Expense Category

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Housing, Utilities & Transportation

Tucson’s housing expenses are 6% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 2% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 7% higher than the national average.

MEDIAN HOME PRICE

$475,713

MEDIAN RENT

$1,446 / month

Tucson has grocery prices that are 4% higher than the national average.

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Salaries by Major at Pima Community College

How much money do Pima Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $34,600 on average.

In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Pima Community College graduates.

The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $57,900 followed by Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants paying $52,100 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $44,900 .

Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Education, Other (Post-baccalaureate Certificate) program rank first with a median initial income of $37,800 followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Post-baccalaureate Certificate) at $36,100 .

Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Pima Community College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.

MajorEarnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate’s Degree)$57,900
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma)$52,100
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma)$44,900
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate’s Degree)$44,700
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate’s Degree)$44,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma)$39,600
Fire Protection (Associate’s Degree)$39,100
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate’s Degree)$38,100
Education, Other (Post-baccalaureate Certificate)$37,800
Fire Protection (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma)$37,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Post-baccalaureate Certificate)$36,100
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma)$33,600
Business/Commerce (Associate’s Degree)$31,200
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate’s Degree)$29,600
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate’s Degree)$28,400
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate’s Degree)$27,700
Legal Support Services (Associate’s Degree)$27,300
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate’s Degree)$26,300
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate’s Degree)$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate’s Degree)$21,100
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma)$20,200
Design and Applied Arts (Associate’s Degree)$20,100
Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate’s Degree)$19,400
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma)$15,600
Visual and Performing Arts (Associate’s Degree)$15,500

So, not to put too fine a point on it; although an AA degree or certificate from the local community college earns you more money than you would with only a high school diploma, looks like the 20 somethings and even the 30 somethings will either need to get married to bring in another income, have roommates or continue living with mom and dad for there to be any disposal income in their pockets.

Wow, huh? Who knew?

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Education Department unveils stricter college oversight rules

The regulatory package broadens the circumstances in which financially shaky colleges must offer letters of credit, among other consumer protections.

Published Oct. 24, 2023

Jeremy Bauer-WolfSenior Reporter

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The U.S. Department of Education debuted a sweeping regulatory package Tuesday fortifying federal oversight of financially unstable colleges, including by broadening the circumstances in which they must supply the government with a letter of credit.

This mammoth new set of rules matches the Biden administration’s priority of holding accountable colleges it deems predatory or high risk for students. The regulations come as college costs soar, contributing to the federal loan portfolio swelling to $1.6 trillion.

The new rules also contain significant new consumer protections, like mandating colleges provide clear financial aid offers that break down cost of attendance and types of available assistance. 

Notably, the regulations forbid institutions from withholding academic transcripts of students who paid for their college education with Title IV financial aid. Transcript holds prod students to pay their outstanding debts, but equity concerns over them have mounted. Critics argue the practice can hamper students’ ability to get a job or transfer to another college.

Below, we break down these and other key provisions of the rules, which come into effect July 1 next year.

Financially responsible colleges

Critics have accused the federal government of sometimes being slow to react to college closures, particularly those that occurred abruptly. An institution shutting down can scramble students’ plans, leaving them potentially saddled with debt, unclear where to transfer or unable to finish their degrees at all.

One part of the new rules forces financially shaky institutions to provide the Education Department with a letter of credit — or other proof of financial protection, such as insurance — if certain events occur. 

The events include when colleges declare financial exigency, essentially a budget crisis. A college could also run into trouble if it earns a failing financial responsibility score from the Education Department because of either their debts or because they’re being sued by state or federal officials. 

Colleges must disclose these events to the Education Department within 21 days.

Institutions in certain circumstances already needed to post letters of credit, a type of financial collateral to protect against government losses. But the new rule expands these “triggers.”