Stories Tagged as
Higher education
Northwestern's Medill journalism school argues accreditation is of 'little value'
by
Miles Bryan
Jun 13, 2017
Will its unaccredited status hurt graduates of the program?
California community colleges try to boost graduation rates
by
Amy Scott
Jun 1, 2017
The plan aims to help students finish faster by narrowing choices.
The Common Application gets an update
by
Amy Scott
May 29, 2017
The application used by thousands of high school students to apply to colleges is going to get a new version, one that tailors to a large but under-recognized portion of the student population. The Common Application will roll out an updated transfer version next year that tailors to students such as parents with children who […]
NYU program piles on classes for early graduation
May 25, 2017
That's a year's worth of tuition saved. But something may be lost as well.
For students in the foster care system, college can be an elusive goal
May 24, 2017
According to a study of foster youth, around 58 percent graduate from high school by the time they’re 19, compared to about 86 percent of the general population.
College business programs look to the liberal arts model
by
Amy Scott
May 2, 2017
The most popular undergraduate major gets a makeover.
Study suggests attending college full time is better
by
Amy Scott
Apr 20, 2017
Only about 40 percent of community college students earn a degree within six years. But students who go to class full time are much more likely to graduate. A new study finds that even one semester of full-time attendance makes a difference. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
For public good, not for profit.
DeVos rescinds Obama-era directives cracking down on federal student loan servicers
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Amy Scott
Apr 13, 2017
If you are one of the 42 million people out there with federal student loans, you have surely come into contact with a loan servicer. That is a company or nonprofit paid by the federal government to collect your payments and handle any problems with the loan — the name Navient may ring a bell. […]
New York to offer free tuition at public colleges
by
Amy Scott
Apr 10, 2017
New York has become the first state to approve a “free college” plan for middle-class families. A $153 billion budget deal reached Sunday night includes a new Excelsior Scholarship. It will cover tuition at the state’s public colleges and universities for families earning up to $125,000 a year. But as any family paying for college […]
What does 'college affordability' mean?
Apr 4, 2017
The Urban Institute has some answers in an online resource.