Monday, November 23, 2009

tuition

UCLA Students Occupy Campus Building in Protest

Students in California are protesting the University of California System's 32 percent fee hike. more >>

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

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

Who's at Fault for the High Cost of Law School?

Are the U.S. News law school rankings so powerful they cause law school tuitions to increase? more >>

College Costs Jumped $1,000 in 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?

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

How to Find Money for College in a Recession

The economy has crunched the old model of paying for college, but there is still money to help you. more >>

The Secrets to Finding a Student Loan

There are still some smart, affordable ways for families to borrow money to pay for college. more >>

More Financial Aid for Adults Who Want to Return to College

Government agencies and colleges are providing more cash to those who want to finish their degrees. more >>

Jobless College Grad Wants Tuition Back From Alma Mater

A recent college graduate can't find work, and she's blaming her college. more >>

New Benefits Help Veterans Go to College

The new GI Bill will help veterans—and their families—pay college tuition. more >>

10 Tips for Getting More Financial Aid

Schools are approving a record number of appeals and giving more aid. more >>

How to Get Back $2,500 in Tuition Money

A new tax credit can give families up to $2,500 back per student in college. more >>

Student Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to Know

Why your spouse's income could trip you up. more >>

Government Helps Low-Income Grad Students Pay for School

Loans to be capped at 15 percent of income, and those entering public service may get loans forgiven. more >>

4 Strategies to Save Money in Grad School

Getting through graduate school without putting yourself in the poorhouse. more >>

Georgia Suspends Fixed-Tuition Program

Starting in fall, state schools will not lock in price of tuition for students' four years. more >>

6 Ways to Get Free Cash for College

States, colleges, and credit cards can add money to your college savings account more >>

$2,000 Extra Fee for Arizona Nursing Students

Combined with a tuition increase, it almost doubles costs for in-state students. more >>

New York Students Protest Governor's Tuition Hike Plan

Governor Paterson's proposal would cut $2 million from higher ed and increase tuition at state schools. more >>

Maryland Accepts More Out-of-State Students

A drastic dip in nonresidents, who pay 3 times as much as in-state students, would hurt the budget. more >>

How to Handle the Recession

Money's tight everywhere, but there is some new help for paying off loans and tuition. more >>

Southern New Hampshire Offers Cheaper College Option

Satellite campuses provide little in extracurriculars and amenities but do offer $10,000 tuition. more >>

Michigan Governor to Propose Tuition Freeze

In Tuesday's speech, she will offer additional funding to public universities that don't raise tuition. more >>

New Scholarships for Laid-Off Workers

The unemployed can go to college free at a growing number of schools. more >>

Help for Paying Off Your Student Loans

A new program makes paying federal student loans more affordable for low-income borrowers. more >>

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