State education officials say more than 6,000 people have expressed interest in a new program encouraging "lapsed" Connecticut college students to return to the classroom.
Of those inquiries, more than 800 students have successfully enrolled in classes this fall, said Lori Pendleton, director of admissions at Charter Oak State College, the state's online college. Pendleton said she expects about 990 will ultimately register this fall.
With spring enrollment, Pendleton said the state is on track to enroll 1,400 students, which is in line with original estimates.
Pendleton provided an update on the "Go Back to Get Ahead" program to state lawmakers on Thursday.
The new program allows certain individuals who left college to get up to three, free three-credit courses at one of the state's 17 community colleges or universities.
