Tag: paying for college
Law school case serves as a college caveat
Beware promises colleges and grad schools make about employment after attending: some of the numbers are cooked.
The Mt. St. Mary’s-Univ. of Iowa similarity
The president at a small university in Md. stepped down under fire over his use of a bunny metaphor to describe freshman students.
Rauner vetoes popular college scholarship funding
IL has been without a state budget for 8 months, and bills are piling up. The Gov. vetoed a bill that would have provided MAP grants for college students.
US colleges favor the wealthy, not the smart
It may not be a new idea, but wealth inequality has taken on life in current presidential debates. The issue resonates with voters in both parties.
Start-up nudges students toward scholarships
How will you pay for college? You can start thinking about (and earning money toward it) as early as 9th grade with the idea of micro-scholarships.
Dr. Ben Carson writes prescription for education
The education plan put forth by the Republican presidential candidate earlier this month has a few holes and inconsistencies.
IL budget problem hits colleges & college students
Colleges in IL sound an alarm (for a few months) that the state's budget impasse could result in greatly reduced college opportunity.
LeBron & First Lady pump education
Michelle Obama teamed up with LeBron James, the U of Akron, and JPMorgan Chase to provide for the college education of thousands of students.
Md. launches a college application campaign
Want to apply for college in Md.? The state dept. of ed. is a partner in a campaign to help students & families navigate the process.
FARMs status correlates with college enrollment
A report from Howard County, Md., links eligibility for free lunch in school with college enrollment and completion rates.