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No Longer Free
Cooper Union trustees reject a plan to keep the college free. Alumni fear impact of the shift to tuition.
Private Distress
At a number of small private colleges this year, disappointing enrollments have led to layoffs, program cuts, bond-rating downgrades and more.
Opinion
Don't Pay It Forward
An idea gaining support in some states has a catchy sales pitch, but is actually a bad deal for students, writes Kati Haycock.
Net Price Rising
Grant aid is not keeping pace with the cost of college, even as the rate of tuition growth slows, two new reports from the College Board show.
Price Goes Down, Price Goes Up
Sewanee got a lot of attention for dropping its sticker price in 2011. Now it's back up.
Cost Tipping Point?
Perhaps college costs are not too high, panelist tells crowd at conference of admissions counselors.
Paper (Tuition) Cuts
Small private colleges cut their sticker price in an effort not to scare away middle-class students. But will it work or hurt? Will anyone really save much money?
College for Free
Change everything about how higher ed is funded and public colleges can offer free tuition, a new book argues.