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Oregon has over 825,000 adults who started college but never graduated—untapped potential that could fuel the state’s economy and rescue struggling universities. A new report reveals Oregon lags behind in supporting these learners through scholarships, debt help, and targeted outreach, despite having colleges like Portland State already serving large adult populations. With traditional enrollment declining and hundreds of thousands of jobs by 2030 needing more than a high school diploma, these part-time, online learners are key to filling the gap. Oregon aims to credential 300,000 adults by 2030—but making education affordable and accessible is critical to turning this opportunity into reality.

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