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Kim Clark
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Education - January 30, 2009
A new program makes paying federal student loans more affordable for low-income borrowers.
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The Surprising Causes of Those College Tuition Hikes
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Kim Clark
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Education - January 15, 2009
A new report finds that much of that money does not go directly toward educating students.
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Unpaid College Tuition Bills Rise, Survey Finds
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Kim Clark
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Education - January 9, 2009
For students struggling with tuition bills, a few tips can make the spring semester possible.
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6 Rules That Can Help You Afford a Private College
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Kim Clark
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Education - December 24, 2008
A single mom who lost her home to foreclosure found ways for her daughter to attend a private college.
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Arizona Will Raise Tuition Almost 10 Percent
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Alison Go
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The Paper Trail - December 8, 2008
Path to board of regents was hardly straight.
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Which State Has the Cheapest Colleges?
By
Kim Clark
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Education - December 4, 2008
Hint: It sure isn't Pennsylvania! What percentage of your income can you spend on your kid's college?
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49 States Flunk College Affordability Test
By
Kim Clark
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Education - December 3, 2008
California, the only state that passed in the study, scraped by with a C minus.
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Florida Governor Supports Tuition Hike
By
Alison Go
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The Paper Trail - November 21, 2008
Charlie Crist has opposed a hike in the past, but the state's economy has put higher education in a bind.
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Recession 2.0: Schools' Costs Increase
By
Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - November 10, 2008
A reader reports higher tuition and tighter budgets.
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Inflation Outpaces Most Tuition Hikes
By
Kim Clark
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Education - October 29, 2008
The annual College Board report shows good news for this school year, but next year could be rough.
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Tackle Rising Tuition in Smaller, More Manageable Segments
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Scott Friedhoff
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College Knowledge - October 24, 2008
Between 529 plans and student loans, a long-term plan is simpler than you think.
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Tackle Rising Tuition in Smaller, More Manageable Segments
By
Scott Friedhoff
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Education - October 24, 2008
Tackle Rising Tuition in Smaller, More Manageable Segments
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Higher Ed Struggles as Economy Falters
By
Kim Clark
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Education - October 24, 2008
Competition for financial aid and seats at the most affordable schools is fierce.
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6 Ways to Get Funding to Study Overseas, and One Way <em>Not</em> To
By
Kim Clark
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College Cash 101 - October 17, 2008
You might try transferring to a different overseas school or using an alternative loan service.
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SUNY Students Ask for Tuition Hike
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Alison Go
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The Paper Trail - October 14, 2008
Instead of intermittent, giant increases, students seek "modest, predictable increases" in tuition.
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How About a Bailout for Debt-Strapped Students?
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Kim Clark
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College Cash 101 - October 2, 2008
Because of the slumping economy, more young graduates might have trouble making their payments.
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How Can International Students Get Financial Aid?
By
Kim Clark
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College Cash 101 - September 18, 2008
It's not easy, but there are 4 options to help international students pay for American colleges.
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Which Colleges Offer the Most for Your Money?
Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings - September 18, 2008
We looked at quality-to-price, students who get need-based scholarships, and average discount.
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Last-Minute Student Loans Are Still Available
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Kim Clark
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Education - September 4, 2008
Legislation passed in the spring appears to be helping students stay in school this fall.
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A Failing Financial Aid System Keeps Students Out of College
By
Kim Clark
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Education - September 4, 2008
Money for college is hard to find and isn't keeping up with rising costs.
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Families Look All Over for College Cash, Survey Finds
By
Kim Clark
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On Education - August 21, 2008
Nevertheless, about 25 percent still miss out on federal financial aid.
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Financial Aid Applications Jump 17 Percent
By
Kim Clark
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On Education - August 11, 2008
As fast-rising tuition hikes outpace income, more families need financial aid each year.
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Should Colleges Enroll Illegal Immigrants?
By
Eddy RamÃrez
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Education - August 7, 2008
A new front line in the immigration debate: access to higher education.
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Med School Gets Cheaper for Some
By
Kim Clark
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On Education - May 29, 2008
A growing number of medical schools are offering free or reduced-cost degrees.
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Help, My Student-Loan Check Bounced!
By
Kim Clark
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Education - May 13, 2008
Hundreds of students are being affected by a credit-crunch bankruptcy.
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