Friday 8 June 2012

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An Entrepreneurial Approach to Reforming Higher Education

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 05:00 PM PDT

"A paradox of American higher education is the disconnect between our vaunted international reputation and the severe problems we face at home," Ben Wildavsky, senior scholar in research and policy...

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Unemployment Among Recent Law Graduates Is as Bad as It's Ever Been

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 05:00 PM PDT

"The employment rate for recent law-school graduates has fallen to its lowest level since 1994, according to figures released on Thursday by the National Association for Law Placement," the Chronicle...

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Iowa: Who Pays for Student Aid?

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 05:00 PM PDT

"There's a lot of money in student aid, and the State of Iowa is trying to figure out who gets to spend it and on which students," Inside Higher Ed reports. "The state's Board of Regents, which...

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Obama Criticizes Republicans Over Student Loan Rates

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 05:00 PM PDT

"After a day of fund-raisers in California, President Obama on Thursday traveled again to swing-state Nevada for the one event of his two-day Western trip that was designated as an official...

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Bad Grades: 5 Common Student Loan Errors

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 05:00 PM PDT

"Students and parents looking to fill the gaps between financial aid awards and the costs of college often apply for loans with the same level of zeal that they put into admissions applications in...

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ANN-12-13: Live Internet Webinar – COD System Update – July 2012 Enhancements

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 05:00 PM PDT

The Department of Education announces the instructor-led, online training that will describe upcoming enhancements to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System. In particular, we will...

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A Crisis in Public Higher Education

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 05:00 PM PDT

"The vast majority of students are enrolled at public institutions – and as these numbers grow, we are cutting the funding," Margaret Andrews writes for Inside Higher Ed. "According to 2011 State...

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NASFAA’s Self-Evaluation Guide – Have a Look!

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 05:00 PM PDT

One of the most practical and useful benefits of our NASFAA membership has just been updated and is available to you now. The NASFAA Self-Evaluation Guide for Institutional Participation in the Title...

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How To Balance Retirement Savings With Your Child's Tuition Costs

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 05:00 PM PDT

"If your child has a school that he or she wants to attend, check with the school to find out about the scholarships that are available," the San Francisco Chronicle reports. "You can work with your...

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Senate Dems. Counter GOP Student Loan Interest Rate Proposals

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to offer a proposal to pay for a one-year extension of...

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