Tertiary Education in the U.S. Is Broken Posted: 24 Oct 2011 12:59 AM PDT "To dramatically increase the percentage of the U.S. population holding a degree or meaningful certificate, preparation is clearly the most important issue," blogger Tom Vander Ark writes for... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
7 College Admissions Myths Posted: 24 Oct 2011 12:53 AM PDT "Flipping through college guides can be heart-stopping, especially with dozens of private schools now charging more than $50,000 a year for tuition, housing and fees. But that's just the sticker... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
The American Nightmare: Student Debt Will Be A Long-Term Drag On The Economy Posted: 24 Oct 2011 12:51 AM PDT "With defaults on the rise across all types of institutions, the threat is real and palpable for many," Eva Pereira writes for Forbes. "[Alan Nasser, professor emeritus of political economy at... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
Could Florida Face a College Student Brain Drain? Posted: 24 Oct 2011 12:49 AM PDT "For years, low tuition and Bright Futures scholarships made it cheaper for most students to attend college in state —and 87 percent of them did," the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports. "But... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
Ron Paul: End U.S. Student Loans Posted: 24 Oct 2011 12:48 AM PDT "Republican presidential contender Ron Paul said Sunday he wants to end federal student loans, calling it a failed program that has put students $1 trillion in debt when there are no jobs and when... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
When the Answer to 'Access or Excellence?' Has to Be 'Both' Posted: 24 Oct 2011 12:46 AM PDT "Patricia F. Goldsmith has a new job and a new challenge. Just hired as vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid at St. Mary's College of Maryland here, she has been asked to make sure... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
Get the Real College Costs Posted: 24 Oct 2011 12:45 AM PDT "Starting Oct. 29, any college or university participating in federal student-aid programs must have a net-price calculator on its website," the Wall Street Journal reports. "The calculator can... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
10 Realistic Ways To Manage Your Student Debt Load Posted: 24 Oct 2011 12:43 AM PDT "While it's true that debt loads will vary from student to student, it's also true that any debt is bad debt when you're 22 and scrounging your way through a low-paying internship," the San Fransisco... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
Student Loan Debt Leads to Despair and Defaults Posted: 24 Oct 2011 12:41 AM PDT "Americans now owe about $950 billion in student loans - more than their total credit-card debt," Bloomberg reports. "There are very few ways to reduce or renegotiate education debt; unlike... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
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