The cost of attending a four-year private college in the US increased 4.3%, to an average $35,636, this year. The cost of a public college grew even more.
Wednesday, 9 Sep 2009 | Source: The New York Times
At its top levels, the American system of higher education may be the best in the world. Yet in terms of its core mission — turning teenagers into educated college graduates — much of the system is simply failing.
Thursday, 18 Jun 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
The Department of Education has selected student lender Sallie Mae and three other companies to service the $550 billion in outstanding federal student loans and future loans owned by the government.
Wednesday, 10 Jun 2009 | Source: The New York Times
With their endowments ravaged by the financial markets and more students clamoring for assistance, private colleges like Reed are making numerous changes this year in staff, students, tuition and classes that they hope will tide them over without harming their reputations or their educational goals.
Friday, 29 May 2009 | Source: CNBC.com
The math is ugly. Financial aid is going down at many schools, just when more students need it more than ever. Don't despair, though. There are ways to make the grade.
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