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Students on hunger strike to protest fee hikes

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Students begin a hunger strike today to protest fee hikes at California State Universities. The fee hikes are not just in California.
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Clarkson University backs student entrepreneurs

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
With the cost of college climbing, a small private school offers students a way to get smart, and build a business -- tuition-free.
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Community college raises prices on popular classes

Friday, March 30, 2012
Now to a community college here in Southern California that has been losing funding from the state. And to make up for that, Santa Monica College is jacking up tuition for its most popular classes by 500 percent.
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College is key to success

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
But commentator Robert Reich says access to college is being squeezed at a time the country needs it the most.
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Obama's big plan to make college affordable

Friday, January 27, 2012
In a speech at the University of Michigan, President Obama calls for rewarding colleges that do best at keeping tuition under control and graduating students. Those who do not perform well could see funding cut.
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Soaring student loan debt has bankers nervous

Thursday, January 12, 2012
As the cost of an education rises and students borrow to cover the costs, lenders worry about recouping funds.
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California schools get hit again

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The state will take another $200 million from public universities in the state. What's left to cut?
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How the cost of college could be lowered

Monday, December 5, 2011
President Obama meets at the White House today with a small group of university and college presidents on how to reduce the cost of higher education. But the answers might have to come from the schools themselves.
Posted In: student loan debt, college tuition, President Obama

Report: College tuition continues to rise nationally

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
College tuition bills will soon start showing up for next semester and they'll be enough to get the pulse racing. The College Board said today tu...
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