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How Students Could Save Money
President Obama proposed a reform of law school as a quick way to cut students' costs and spending by colleges. Inside Higher Ed asked its Twitter followers for other ideas.
Opinion
Dear Mr. President ...
Richard Ekman takes issue with recent administration rhetoric about college costs and prices.
Holding the Line
The annual amount families spent on college leveled off at about $21,000 after several years of decline, according to Sallie Mae survey, which finds families -- particularly high-income ones -- taking steps to limit their expenditures.
Opinion
Arguing Our Value
Students (and families) are understandably questioning whether college is worth it. Jennifer Brannock Cox wrestles with how to make the case.
Differential Tuition Impact
In some fields, charging more discourages enrollments, especially of female and minority students, study finds.
Coming Up Short
Loyola University New Orleans becomes the second selective college this summer to announce a major enrollment and budget shortfall. Is it a harbinger of things to come, or just a case of bad enrollment strategy?
No Such Thing as ‘Free Tuition’
Oregon will study plan to let students forgo tuition upfront in exchange for a proportion of their wages upon graduation. Critics say it is a bad idea that will never get off the ground.
Blame It on the Dorms?
Virginia audit agency is exploring cost drivers in higher education, placing an initial target on auxiliary services. The multiyear review could influence the national discussion, but finance researchers urge a more sophisticated analysis.