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Cover of the book “Hidden Tuition: An Insider’s Guide to College Pricing and Financial Aid” next to a headshot of the author, Phillip B. Levine.

A Student Aid Expert Peels Back the Curtain on College Financing

After over a decade studying how much students pay for college, Phil Levine has turned his expertise into a practical guide for prospective students and their families.

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How College Programs Fare on 2 Earnings Benchmarks

A new analysis from the Institute for Higher Education Policy found that while most programs that prepare students for public...
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Workforce Pell’s Real Test Isn’t Access. It’s What Happens Next.

Workforce Pell promises stackable, portable credentials. How can institutions best put policy into practice?

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Judge Backs Virginia in Tuition Equity Case

Undocumented students can continue to qualify for in-state tuition in Virginia because of the way the law is written, the federal judge said.

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As National Default Rate Stays Low, Other Data Offers Warning

For the first time in four years, the national default rate ticked up slightly. One expert warns other data on nonrepayment is a “canary in the coal mine of what could be to come.”

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ASU Puts Obama’s Name Back on Scholarship Program

A day after it renamed the Obama Scholars Program “ASU Promise Plus,” Arizona State University made a U-turn. The university’s...
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Free Tuition Deals Most Effective as Marketing Strategies, Research Shows

Policies that make college more accessible to low- and middle-income students have become increasingly popular as admissions regulations have become more restrictive.

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The Students Crowdfunding for Tuition

Students facing acute challenges affording their tuition are increasingly turning to crowdfunding. Experts warn it’s a temporary fix to systemic affordability issues.