Stories Tagged as
College
Is law school worth the price?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 19, 2013
For Trevor Morrison, about to become dean of top-tier NYU Law, it's worth the price of admission. (That's $51,500 a year, by the way).
Forget tuition, just applying to college can cost thousands
by
Amy Scott
Apr 1, 2013
April 1 is the deadline for most colleges and universities to let applicants know whether they've been accepted -- or not. Already, families have spent thousands on the process.
How online credits could change higher ed's business model
by
Amy Scott
Mar 13, 2013
Legislation introduced in the California Senate today could require the state’s public colleges and universities to award credit for faculty-approved online courses taken by students unable to register for oversubscribed classes on campus. This could be a boon for businesses offering the classes and ultimately change the business model of higher education.
Military tuition cuts: A tangible sequester impact
by
David Gura
Mar 11, 2013
The U.S. Army is freezing all new applications for its tuition assistance program because of the sequester. As David Gura reports, the elimination of the much relied-upon program is among the first tangible repercussions of the automatic budget cuts.
Navigating the financial aid maze
by
Jim Burress
Mar 6, 2013
More parents are turning to college financial planners for advice on how to pay for college.
The SAT gets a makeover
Feb 27, 2013
The country's best-known standardized test is remaking itself once again as it comes under pressure from colleges and competitors.
College rules the day at Oyler School
by
Amy Scott
Feb 5, 2013
Putting students on the path to higher education starts early at Oyler.
For public good, not for profit.
A new topic for your college admissions essay: Money
Jan 11, 2013
College admissions officers say that more high school seniors than usual are writing their college essays about money issues.
Cleveland area tries to create a college-going culture
by
Amy Scott
Nov 30, 2012
Ohio's Cuyahoga County will start a college savings account for every kindergartener.
Pushing for a $10,000 college degree
by
Amy Scott
Nov 27, 2012
Colleges and universities are on a quest for a cheaper college degree. But not everyone gets a bargain.