Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) Shows Positive Findings for Community College Students

The What Works Clearinghouse recently reviewed the research on Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) and its impacts on community college students. The results are summarized in an intervention report released today, November 5, 2019, by the Institute of Education Sciences.
ASAP is a three-year program that is designed to remove barriers to college success and completion for students seeking associate degrees by offering financial, academic, and personal supports. ASAP students are required to enroll full time and are encouraged to take any required developmental education courses in the first semester. Based on the research, the What Works Clearinghouse found that ASAP will likely increase graduation, enrollment, and credit accumulation and persistence rates for community college students. Read the full report and learn more about the studies that contributed to this rating.