Kim Clark

Colleges That Offer Small Classes on a Budget

By Kim Clark - Education - November 24, 2009

Here are 30 well-regarded and affordable colleges with lots of small classes. more >>

Are Small Class Sizes a Thing of the Past?

By Kim Clark - Education - November 24, 2009

These affordable colleges offer intimate class sizes, but find out who is teaching the courses. more >>

10 Secrets to Raising More Than $15,000 for College

By Kim Clark - Education - November 12, 2009

Ask Grandma, eat more ramen noodles, sell the car, and work harder to help find needed funds. more >>

College President Salaries Continued to Climb

By Kim Clark - Nation & World - November 2, 2009

Some salaries increased by 15 percent before the economic crunch hit. more >>

Norman Francis: Xavier's President Led Through Hurricane Katrina

By Kim Clark - Nation & World - October 22, 2009

The college president is one of America's Best Leaders because he got his school through the storm. more >>

College Costs Jumped $1,000 in 2009

By Kim Clark - Education - October 20, 2009

On the bright side, scholarships totaling an estimated $71.2 billion were handed out last year. more >>

Who Really Gets the Most College Financial Aid?

By Kim Clark - College Cash 101 - October 19, 2009

New study finds families earning less than $70,000, on average, don't get enough college financial aid. more >>

Government Investigates High School Diploma Mills

By Kim Clark - Education - October 15, 2009

An undercover investigation found students were given answers to the tests needed to enroll in college. more >>

6 Scams That Target College Students

By Kim Clark - College Cash 101 - October 13, 2009

In a new and ironic twist, illegal downloaders are targeted by Internet scammers. more >>

7 Reasons to Work Your Way Through College

By Kim Clark - College Cash 101 - October 9, 2009

Campus jobs can yield money and higher marks, but stick to part-time hours. more >>

Do Elite Private Colleges Discriminate Against Asian Students?

By Kim Clark - Education - October 7, 2009

Students of different races have varying odds of admission to elite private colleges, a study finds. more >>

12 Questions to Ask Before Investing in a Prepaid College Savings Plan

By Kim Clark - Education - September 23, 2009

They are considered good options, but be sure to understand the fine print before opening an account. more >>

'Guaranteed' College Savings Plans May Soon Break Promises

By Kim Clark - Education - September 23, 2009

Loopholes allow states to provide college savers with less-than-solid guarantees more >>

Is There a Prepaid College Savings Plan for You?

By Kim Clark - Education - September 23, 2009

See a quick comparison of 14 options to see if there's a plan that suits your needs. more >>

Colleges Play the Name Game

By Kim Clark - Education - September 17, 2009

Many colleges are switching names to attract students, but are some schools profiting from confusion? more >>

Which High School Students Are Most Likely to Graduate From College?

By Kim Clark - Education - September 9, 2009

A study finds surprising evidence about which students are really on the path to a college degree. more >>

4 Ways to Get College Textbooks Free

By Kim Clark - Education - September 2, 2009

And several other ways you can save money before you start studying. more >>