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Tuition
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.
Employers' new strategy: Come for the work, stay for the college tuition
Sep 13, 2021
Big companies have started offering free tuition for workers on the front lines. Does it help with retention?
White House proposes caps on federal student loan borrowing
Mar 19, 2019
As college tuition and student debt continue to rise, the White House is proposing reforms to student loan policy.
Despite free college tuition, low-income students struggle with living expenses
Dec 11, 2018
Tuition is free. Then come the books, rent and food.
Work-study program helps low-income students cover the cost of tuition while they attend private school
Jun 4, 2018
For many lower-income families, the cost of private school tuition can seem out of reach. But a nationwide network of private schools has found a way to help subsidize that cost. The program only accepts students below the poverty line as part of a unique model of work-for-tuition. In Atlanta, students work at a business […]
Walmart offers to help pay education costs for employees seeking associates and bachelors degrees in business or supply chain management
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Renata Sago
May 31, 2018
Walmart is offering its 1.4 million U.S. employees a shot at higher education. The company says it’s going to subsidize tuition, books, and fees for workers pursuing degrees in business or supply chain management at three nonprofit schools. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Texas legislature taking on college costs
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Renata Sago
Feb 21, 2018
Legislatures across the country are trying to contain tuition hikes.
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House threat to tuition assistance tax break worries employers
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Erika Beras
Dec 8, 2017
Some Republican lawmakers join push to save the perk for employers and their employees.
Key differences in the House and Senate tax bills, and who is likely to win
Dec 4, 2017
The Senate and House have now both passed their own versions of a tax bill. Now comes the difficult part — reconciling the differences.
Graduate students could lose big in the GOP tax plan
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Erika Beras
Nov 9, 2017
Many students rely on tax-free tuition waivers to make education affordable.