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financial-aid
www.bostonherald.com
2 weeks ago
Education

2024 high school grads could face nearly $37K in college debt

High cost of college education and student loan debt are major concerns for high school graduates. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Education

Students of color more likely to consider stopping out

Black and Hispanic students more likely than white peers to consider leaving college due to stress.
Emotional stress, personal mental health concerns, and expenses were top reasons for students considering dropping out. [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
Education

Mixed-Status Student Completing FAFSA? What to Do While Glitches Are Fixed | KQED

FAFSA glitch affecting mixed-status families causing stress for students and families
Need for alternative steps for students or families affected by FAFSA glitches [ more ]
morefinancial-aid
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Education

Opinion | The Best College Is One Where You Don't Fit In

Choosing a college based on comfort is a mistake; education should push beyond current opinions and tastes, enabling discovery and growth. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Education

Biden Administration Condemns Abhorrent' Anti-Semitism on Campuses in Searing Letter to University Presidents

Secretary of Education condemning rise in antisemitism on college campuses, emphasizing the need for a safe educational environment for students. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Education

The University Where I Teach Just Broke the $90K Annual Tuition Barrier. Gulp.

Students now prioritize fulfilling graduation requirements over personal interest when selecting courses.
The utilitarian approach to choosing courses is increasingly prevalent due to rising college costs. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Education

Report Helps Answer the Question: Is a College Degree Worth the Cost?

Attending college can significantly impact future earnings.
Comparing median earnings of former college students can help in making informed decisions. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
Education

College's program takes education behind bars. Why it's recognized as a model for California

Lance Stark found his path to college and personal growth through Columbia College's Rising Scholars program while incarcerated.
Columbia College's Rising Scholars program is part of a larger network of 59 community colleges in California that aim to improve education programs for incarcerated individuals. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Education

Opinion | College Is Undergoing a Revolution. It's Happening Behind Bars.

The 2020 law allows incarcerated individuals in the US to receive Pell Grants for college education.
College-in-prison programs should be rigorous, in-person, and treat incarcerated individuals as capable and curious learners.
College-in-prison programs were once common in the US but declined with mass incarceration. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
1 week ago
Chicago

Best and Worst States to Find a Job Without a College Degree | Entrepreneur

Many Americans doubt the value of a four-year college degree, leading to decreased enrollment among young men. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
US news

A Rising Democrat Leans Into the Campus Fight Over Antisemitism

Colleges failing young people by not teaching necessary information for thoughtful perspectives. [ more ]
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