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African-American

Schools Scrambling to Reinstate Students in Wake of PPL Reversal

The Department of Education’s decision to ease loan restrictions has resulted in the challenge schools face in trying to get back students who could not afford to attend when their parents failed to qualify for the loans.

November 20, 2012

Faculty & Staff

State Senate Panel Wants Audit of University of Hawaii

A state Senate panel said Monday that the University of Hawaii could have avoided losing $200,000 in its failed attempt to hold an athletic department fundraiser if officials had performed due diligence on a company claiming to be Stevie Wonder’s booking agent.

November 20, 2012

Leadership & Policy

Illinois Lt. Gov. Outlines Steps to Keep College Affordable

Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon is urging lawmakers and education officials to help keep college affordable.

November 18, 2012

Leadership & Policy

Romney’s (In)Correct: Obama’s “Gifts” for Young People

It is not often I agree with Mitt Romney. Actually, I have yet to remember an occasion when I agreed with Romney. But all good things (or bad things depending on your perspective) come to an end.

November 15, 2012

Students

Coming Down to the Wire, Candidates Highlight Education Differences

President Obama and Romney are both staking claim to education high ground but funding approach represents just one fork in the road.

November 5, 2012

Disabilties

Washinton’s GET Program Begins New Year Under Scrutiny

As Washington’s prepaid tuition program opens its doors to new investors on Thursday, parents and lawmakers are taking a closer look at the program and trying to decide what is best for the state and its children.

October 31, 2012

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Audio Interview: Veteran Out-of-State Tuition Row Intensifies

Listen to our interview with Hayleigh Perez, a Veteran who has been detrimentally affected by the he 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2010.

October 26, 2012

Students

Deans See Families as Key to Recruiting Hispanic Students

Schools are urged to to get an early start on welcoming Hispanic potential recruits and their families to their campuses.

October 24, 2012

Students

Veterans in College Say Late Pay From VA Hurting Finances

Exasperated veterans who work part-time for the Veterans Administration while attending college say their paychecks are sometimes weeks late, leaving them in trouble with bill collectors or having to borrow money to avoid eviction.

October 23, 2012

Sports

Study: Dual Enrollment Students in Texas More Likely to Attend, Graduate From College

A study of more than 30,000 students in Texas found that those who take college courses in high school are significantly more likely to attend and graduate from college than peers who do not.

October 17, 2012

Students

Obama, Romney Advisers Trade Barbs on Education

On topics from financial aid to No Child Left Behind, advisers for President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney offered sharply different views on the federal role in education at a joint appearance before a Washington, D.C., audience Tuesday.

October 16, 2012

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Four College Savings Plans Get Top Morningstar Honors

College savings plans offered through the states of Alaska, Maryland, Nevada and Utah earned top marks from Morningstar Inc. in the company’s annual update to ratings of so-called 529 plans.

October 15, 2012