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Getting private scholarships for college doesn’t necessarily mean a reduced bill
Aug 2, 2023
Sometimes schools will take private scholarship money and subtract that from its institutional grant. It’s known as scholarship displacement, and a handful of states are passing laws to end it.
Harvard Medical School is the latest institution to opt out of U.S. News rankings
Jan 19, 2023
Harvard Med joins a number of prestigious schools boycotting the rankings, saying education is too complex to be ranked numerically.
Foreign students — who often pay full tuition — are returning to U.S. colleges and universities
Nov 16, 2022
International students are more likely to pay sticker price for a degree.
With Roe v. Wade overturned, colleges prep to provide abortion medication
Oct 10, 2022
Distributing abortion medication requires resources that some schools may not have.
Should colleges be accountable for some student debt?
Sep 28, 2022
About 36 million people in the U.S. have some college education, but no degree, yet they still owe money on student loans.
At some universities, tenure may become a thing of the past. That could have an economic impact.
Aug 16, 2022
Academics want it. Critics want to restrict it. The issue could affect a state's ability to recruit educators.
What role should college rankings play in choosing a school?
Jul 13, 2022
The rankings created by U.S. News have become very influential, but critics say prospective students should do more research.
For public good, not for profit.
Blackstone sees opportunity in student housing
Apr 21, 2022
The investment firm is buying American Campus Communities, the largest developer, owner, and manager of student housing in the U.S.
Should colleges help students pay for basic living costs?
Apr 8, 2022
The American Rescue Plan earmarked about $77 billion in higher education relief, with a significant chunk dedicated to helping students with costs outside tuition, including housing, food and clothes.
Would a new public college campus in California help provide spots for more qualified students?
Mar 31, 2022
There aren't enough seats at 4-year universities for qualified students. How can the state meet the rising demand?