In an effort to document community college's response to recent welfare reform legislation, a brief survey was distributed to 1124 community colleges in the 50 states and Puerto Rico. Close to 38.0 percent of colleges responded. According to colleges that responded to the survey, nearly one-third can identify students who receive public assistance.
College can only get information if applicant completes a financial aid form.
State does not require college to track students receiving cash public assistance. College has either no interest in tracking or no need for such information. College is planning to track students in the future.