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University of California tuition soars
Amy Scott Sep 22, 2011
The squeeze on students in public colleges just keeps coming.
UC expected to raise tuition
David Gura Sep 22, 2011
University of California regents are set to vote today on a plan to increase tuition by more an $1,000 per student for the coming year.
U.S. Department of Education lists colleges by price
Amy Scott Sep 22, 2011
And some of the schools that have raised their tuition prices the most in the last few years will have some explaining to do.
Top scholars face new disclosure regulations
Tracey Samuelson Sep 22, 2011
Faculty from Columbia Business School face new regulations regarding working outside the classroom.
Summer school students lose Pell Grant option
Amy Scott Sep 22, 2011
The program that allowed students to take out a second Pell Grant for summer school was cut as part of the budget deal that avoided a government shutdown.
South Carolina debates using surplus for public schools
Lisa Miller Sep 22, 2011
The state recently came upon a surprise surplus of money in the budget. Some want to reinstate funds into the K-12 school system, while others argue the money should go back to taxpayers.
Fairness for historically black colleges
Amy Scott Sep 22, 2011
Maryland and its historically black colleges will try to negotiate a settlement to protect their established academic programs.
College recruiting goes overseas
Amy Scott Sep 22, 2011
Foreign students pay higher tuition, though some educators see risks if recruiters are paid by commission.
Rule proposed to regulate college credit hours
Amy Scott Sep 22, 2011
The House Education Committee will take up a bill today aimed at better controlling federally backed student loans and student debt. One new rule would define how accredited schools could define a credit hour.
Freakonomics: How much influence does a parent have on a child's education?
Sep 22, 2011
A look into the overall influence parents might have on their kids' collegiate futures.
