Tag: Tuition and Fees: Page 82

Students

Arkansas Chancellor Could Support In-State Rates for the Undocumented

The head of Arkansas’ flagship university said the state must do everything possible to encourage more students to seek bachelor’s degrees – possibly even by offering undocumented immigrants the lower tuition rates given to in-state residents.

October 28, 2008

Students

UA head wants in-state rates for illegals

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The head of Arkansas’ flagship university said the state must do everything it can to encourage more students to seek bachelor’s degrees – including possibly offering illegal immigrants the lower tuition rates given to residents. University of Arkansas Chancellor G. David Gearhart stopped just short of endorsing a possible measure […]

October 23, 2008

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College Savings Plans Not Immune to Market Swings

There’s $30,000 sitting in Ellen Anthony’s 529 college savings plan.

October 23, 2008

Latinx

Grant Will Help Prepare Special-Education Experts

Vivian Correa, a Clemson University education professor, received an $800,000 grant to prepare future leaders in the field of special education.

October 14, 2008

Community Colleges

UConn dorms compete for energy, water savings

STORRS, Conn. (AP)  – The University of Connecticut is injecting friendly competition into its energy-saving efforts at college dorms. Its conservation contests have become so popular that water use at some dorms has dropped 10 percent or more. Residents of the winning dorms get prizes: a certificate for carbon offsets –  which pay for reducing greenhouse gas […]

October 14, 2008

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College Affordability Seen as Overlooked But Potent Issue in Presidential Contest, NEA Survey Finds

The skyrocketing cost of college represents an important but overlooked issue for voters in this year’s national election, according to a survey sponsored by the National Education Association (NEA).

October 13, 2008

Community Colleges

Economic Downturn Blamed for Students Delaying College

The economic crisis is changing the plans of many prospective college students who are now delaying plans for higher education or setting their sights on less prestigious colleges, according to a new study released Monday of over 2,500 high school students nationwide.

October 13, 2008

Leadership & Policy

LEARNING WHILE UNDOCUMENTED

North Carolina community college students are caught in the cross hairs of illegal immigration opponents.

October 1, 2008

Students

Rethinking Student Aid Group Suggests Overhauling Financial Aid

A group of policy experts charged with the arduous task of rethinking strategies for student financial aid recommends an overhaul of the financial aid process, beginning with simplifying the financial aid application by tying it to a family’s tax return in addition to creating a better college savings program for low-income families.

September 18, 2008

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TSU Plans Layoffs to Offset Possible $6M Deficit

Tennessee State University officials say they may have to lay off employees, combine classes and drop students from school rolls, largely because of a weak economy and fewer out-of-state students.

September 7, 2008

MSIs

An Inside Look at a Law’s Renewal

Newly signed law includes more than 60 initiatives, including those for single parent students, active duty military and disabled students.

September 3, 2008

Latinx

An Inside Look at a Law’s Renewal

Newly signed law includes more than 60 initiatives, including those for single parent students, active duty military and disabled students.

August 28, 2008