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Why colleges may soon have more midcareer students

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Erika Soderstrom
Feb 14, 2023
Chris Farrell discusses college programs that may portend a return to class for older workers, making the schools "centers for lifelong learning."
Pilot programs for experienced workers at Harvard, Notre Dame and the University of Texas at Austin offer a glimpse at the possible future of continuing education.
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Millions of high schoolers don't fill out financial aid forms — and leave billions on the table

by Stephanie Hughes
Jan 31, 2023
You can't get federal grants unless you fill out the FAFSA.
Billions of dollars in Pell Grant money went unused last year. At least seven states have made filling out the FAFSA a requirement for high school graduation.
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Most financial aid offers have a fuzzy bottom line, GAO reports

by Stephanie Hughes
Dec 9, 2022
More than 90% of American colleges write offers without stating the net price. That makes it hard for prospective students to compare schools.
More than 90% of American colleges either don’t supply the final price in those letters or understate it, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office.
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Skilled trade programs are having a moment

by Stephanie Hughes
Nov 8, 2022
College enrollment dropped significantly during the pandemic. One exception: skilled trade programs, which saw growth this year.
Jonathan Ellis says he chose a diesel and heavy equipment certificate "because when COVID happened, there weren't as many cars on the road, but the number of trucks on the road stayed the same.” Above, he replaces the brakes on a truck.
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Pay to play: More HBCUs are being paid to take on powerhouse football teams

by Leoneda Inge
Oct 12, 2022
Some see this as a long-overdue opportunity. But are historically Black colleges and universities being paid enough?
The FAMU Marching 100 performs at the school's game against Chapel Hill on Aug. 27.
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“We are becoming extinct”: Women's colleges go coed to bring in students

by Stephanie Hughes
Sep 27, 2022
Notre Dame of Maryland University made the decision to admit male undergraduates next fall to boost enrollment.
Freshmen Caitlin Cottrill, left, and Tatum Capinpin are considering transferring from Notre Dame of Maryland. The school announced earlier this month it’ll be accepting men next fall.
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You’re not imagining it, furnishing a dorm room really does cost more this year

by Jordan Mangi
Aug 30, 2022
With prices up for everything from airfare to gas to basic necessities, moving to college is more expensive than ever.
According to the National Retail Federation, total back-to-college spending is expected to reach $74 billion this year, reaching a record high.
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Why is college so expensive to begin with?

by Stephanie Hughes
Aug 24, 2022
In the past fifty years, tuition at both public and private schools has more than tripled, even after accounting for inflation.
Biden recently announced a student loan forgiveness plan, which will forgive up to a certain amount of loans for people who make under $125,000.
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Automatic college admissions can be a boon to students and schools alike

by Stephanie Hughes
Aug 15, 2022
More schools are willing to say: If your grades (and maybe test scores) are good enough, you're in!
Some colleges are opting for a direct admissions approach to accepting students — no college applications required.
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People of color who own small businesses in college towns say it's hard to sell to schools

by Kirk Carapezza
Aug 15, 2022
Smaller operations report barriers to entering the educational procurement market, a study shows, despite commitments to diversity.
Terryl Calloway runs a small graphics and printing firm in Boston, a short distance from many campuses, but he says it’s been challenging to attract them as customers.
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