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How online credits could change higher ed's business model
Amy Scott Mar 13, 2013
Legislation introduced in the California Senate today could require the state’s public colleges and universities to award credit for faculty-approved online courses taken by students unable to register for oversubscribed classes on campus. This could be a boon for businesses offering the classes and ultimately change the business model of higher education.
Military tuition cuts: A tangible sequester impact
David Gura Mar 11, 2013
The U.S. Army is freezing all new applications for its tuition assistance program because of the sequester. As David Gura reports, the elimination of the much relied-upon program is among the first tangible repercussions of the automatic budget cuts.
Navigating the financial aid maze
Jim Burress Mar 6, 2013
More parents are turning to college financial planners for advice on how to pay for college.
The SAT gets a makeover
Sabri Ben-Achour Feb 27, 2013
The country's best-known standardized test is remaking itself once again as it comes under pressure from colleges and competitors.
Wait, we don't have a student debt crisis?
Barbara Bogaev Feb 22, 2013
This year, for the first time, total outstanding student loans will exceed $1 trillion. That's a crisis, right? The Atlantic argues no.
The trouble with refinancing a student loan
Amy Scott Feb 18, 2013
So why can't students cash in on these crazy low interest rates, anyway?
CFPB to look at college-backed financial products aimed at students
Jim Burress Feb 15, 2013
Many colleges now offer student loans and grants on debit cards, without disclosing their agreements with banks. That's caught the federal government's attention.
College rules the day at Oyler School
Amy Scott Feb 5, 2013
Putting students on the path to higher education starts early at Oyler.
A new topic for your college admissions essay: Money
Ron Lieber Jan 11, 2013
College admissions officers say that more high school seniors than usual are writing their college essays about money issues.
Cleveland area tries to create a college-going culture
Amy Scott Nov 30, 2012
Ohio's Cuyahoga County will start a college savings account for every kindergartener.
