Tag: Financial Aid: Page 71

Students

Getting to Know Melody Rodriguez

When Melody Rodriguez came to the United States from Merida, Venezuela, at the age of 17, she didn’t know she would work in higher education.

September 27, 2007

African-American

Education for a Democracy: Money, Green Card Not Required

Today, in the midst of increasing political measures to deny basic rights and services to immigrants, we must remember that Latina/o students are part of a growing movement for social justice. The U.S. government and America’s schools are doing little to build on these students’ strengths, invest in their futures or ensure their place in institutions of higher education.

September 27, 2007

Community Colleges

Wisconsin Higher Ed Officials Find No Financial Aid Wrongdoing Among Employees

MADISON, Wis. Higher education leaders in Wisconsin say none of their employees broke state ethics laws in maintaining cozy relationships with private lenders.

September 25, 2007

Students

New Graduates Crushed By Student Loan Debt, Study Says

New graduates are leaving college with more debt, but their starting salaries at new jobs are not keeping pace with their debt, a new study by the Project on Student Debt indicates.

September 25, 2007

Students

Accreditation Reform Focus of Forum

A forum on accreditation Friday in Washington, D.C., drew calls for changes in the current system as well as a need to focus on larger issues such as college affordability for low-income students and more accountability for institutions.

September 23, 2007

Faculty & Staff

Oregon universities seek ways to prevent dropouts

EUGENE Ore. As classes begin at Oregon public universities, higher education officials hope to reduce a dropout rate that likely will result in the loss of 2,200 of 10,400 incoming freshmen before their sophomore year.

September 22, 2007

Home

Ohio University professor pleads not guilty to drug charges

PARKERSBURG W.Va. An Ohio University engineer professor has pleaded not guilty to drug charges.

September 22, 2007

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University of California regents OK sharp increases in professional school fees

DAVIS Calif. University of California leaders raised prices for professional schools Thursday, rejecting arguments that the increases close the door on poor students.

September 20, 2007

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Keeping the DREAM Alive

A state reciprocity agreement facilitates in-state tuition for undocumented students in New Mexico and Colorado.

September 19, 2007

Students

Getting to Know Melody Rodriguez

When Melody Rodriguez came to the United States from Merida, Venezuela, at the age of 17, she didn’t know she would work in higher education.

September 19, 2007

Students

Question Regarding Student Drug Use Returns in FAFSA Debate

Opponents say the provision disproportionately affects low-income, minority students.

September 19, 2007

Home

Keeping the DREAM Alive

A state reciprocity agreement facilitates in-state tuition for undocumented students in New Mexico and Colorado.

September 19, 2007