Stories Tagged as
College tuition
College enrollment has dropped again since last spring
May 26, 2022
Rising wages for entry-level positions may be luring young people who are opting to work instead of attend college. What might this shift mean for the workforce in the longterm?
Will tuition waivers make universities more accessible to Indigenous students?
May 2, 2022
The University of California is the latest public land grant university system to waive tuition for some Native American students. But tuition costs are just one financial barrier that keeps Indigenous people from getting degrees.
How a Kentucky teen is balancing work and her first year of college
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Andie Corban
Feb 3, 2022
Aneesha Edwards has a full tuition scholarship but still expects to take on about $10,000 of debt every year she's in school.
Inside one family's journey to find an affordable college
Jan 27, 2021
The long road to a merit scholarship included 30 applications and 90 admissions essays.
How to pay less for college: Merit aid
Jan 26, 2021
If you don’t qualify for need-based financial aid, merit scholarships might be the answer.
College admissions is a business, and the pandemic could upend it
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Jeff Selingo
Oct 5, 2020
In his new book, Jeff Selingo looks at how some colleges must compete for applicants, and why the COVID-19 pandemic could make this competition even tighter.
Don't expect a tuition refund if your university moves classes online
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Erika Beras
Aug 19, 2020
Students may not be getting what they signed up for, but they're unlikely to get their money back.
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Faced with high education costs, Southern California students look to Mexico
Dec 17, 2019
As tuition and the cost of housing rises, one university in Mexico is looking to provide a cheaper alternative.
More students from higher-income families taking out student loans
Dec 4, 2019
A new study finds that the percentage of students from middle and higher-income families who take out loans to get a bachelor’s degree has more than doubled in the last 20 years.
Are you saving for college for your kids?
Jul 26, 2019
We want to know if your financial planning extends to your kids' future tuition fees.