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Education Policy Researchers Push For Financial Aid Policies That Help Working-poor Students

A college-access advocacy group wants changes to the federal financial aid policy that penalizes part-time students who have to work to full time to support themselves.

November 5, 2007

Latinx

Rising Tuition Raises Ire of Congress, Which Is Constantly Being Asked to Raise Student Aid

More federal aid should not prompt colleges and universities to raise their tuitions, witnesses told a House committee Thursday. But some lawmakers continue to seek a link between the two issues as they consider new initiatives to promote college access and success.

November 1, 2007

Students

Does Business Have a Place In Study Abroad?

The subpoenas issued this summer to five private organizations that offer study abroad programs were surprising.

October 31, 2007

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After Lawmakers Balk, UW-La Crosse Backs Off Its Diversity Plan

MADISON Wis. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is backing off a controversial plan to increase diversity and financial aid by raising all students’ tuition, the school’s chancellor said Tuesday.

October 30, 2007

Students

Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority Quietly Ends Life Sciences Loan Benefits

JEFFERSON CITY Mo. Missouri’s student loan authority has quietly ended a program launched with fanfare three years ago to entice the state’s math and science graduates to work in the life sciences by forgiving part of their student loans.

October 30, 2007

Students

University Fee Policy Set For Revamp, But Not Everyone’s on Board

PORTLAND, Ore. The University of Oregon and Eastern Oregon University have an “energy surcharge.” Portland State’s got a “student services” fee. And every university in the state tacks on a little extra for the privilege of using the school’s computer system.

October 29, 2007

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Oklahoma State Regents Change Financial Aid Policy for Undocumented Students

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. With the implementation of a state anti-illegal immigration law looming, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education on Thursday adopted a new policy to restrict financial aid for undocumented students and toughen in-state tuition requirements.

October 28, 2007

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Oklahoma State Regents Change Policy on Illegal Immigrants

OKLAHOMA CITY With the implementation of a state anti-illegal immigration law looming, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education on Thursday adopted a new policy to restrict financial aid for undocumented students and toughen in-state tuition requirements.

October 25, 2007

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Bishop State Finance Director Terminated

MOBILE, Ala. The business manager at Bishop State Community College has been placed on administrative leave and is in the process of being terminated for various reasons, including failure to effectively manage her office.

October 25, 2007

Students

Study: Student Loan Default Rates Highest Among Minorities

A new analysis of National Center for Education Statistics data shows high student loan default rates for Black and Hispanic students, students who leave college with a heavy debt burden and college graduates who take low-paying jobs.

October 23, 2007

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College Costs Rise, Undercut Gains in Financial Aid

Tuition and other fees at two-year and four-year institutions rose significantly higher this year compared to the previous academic year, outpacing the slow growth of federal financial aid, according to a recent report released the by College Board.

October 22, 2007

Community Colleges

College Tuition Up Again This Year, While Student Borrowing Rises to Keep Up

Average tuition and fees at four-year public colleges rose 6.6 percent this year, again outstripping increases in financial aid and pushing students into more borrowing. Community colleges once again did the best job keeping the lid on prices.

October 21, 2007