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New GI Bill lets veterans use education funds whenever they want

by Andy Uhler
Nov 10, 2017
The "forever" measure includes more soldiers, like reservists.
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Graduate students could lose big in the GOP tax plan

by Erika Beras
Nov 9, 2017
Many students rely on tax-free tuition waivers to make education affordable.
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The risks of going back to school can have economic rewards

by Emily Henderson
Sep 28, 2017
Pam Palme, a nurse anesthetist in Colorado, shares her story of going back to school to pursue nursing.
A student looks through an instruction manual with a page open to directions on using a defibrillator during an elderly care training program.
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Recruiters often overlook historically black colleges and universities

by Jana Kasperkevic
Aug 3, 2017
Here is why they shouldn't.
Nearly 300,000 students attended HBCUs in 2015.
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How politics influence college plans for some undocumented students

by Reema Khrais
Jul 3, 2017
When deciding on which school to go to, safety from detainment or deportation is likely to tip the balance.
Eighteen-year-old Martha said a big reason she's staying at home for college is to help support her mom, who's undocumented and fearful of deportation.
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For-profit colleges may get less oversight under Trump administration

by Kimberly Adams
Jun 15, 2017
For-profit colleges may be getting a bit of a reprieve from the Trump administration. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced plans to roll back two Obama-era regulations that made life tough for that beleaguered industry. The gainful employment rule held those colleges accountable for a students’ earning potential after graduating. The other allowed students from colleges […]
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Northwestern's Medill journalism school argues accreditation is of 'little value'

by Miles Bryan
Jun 13, 2017
Will its unaccredited status hurt graduates of the program?
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California community colleges try to boost graduation rates

by Amy Scott
Jun 1, 2017
The plan aims to help students finish faster by narrowing choices.
Alana Bachor, left, and Kelly Coreas create a semester-by-semester plan for a student studying respiratory therapy.
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The Common Application gets an update

by Amy Scott
May 29, 2017
The application used by thousands of high school students to apply to colleges is going to get a new version, one that tailors to a large but under-recognized portion of the student population. The Common Application will roll out an updated transfer version next year that tailors to students such as parents with children who […]
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NYU program piles on classes for early graduation

by Kristin Schwab
May 25, 2017
That's a year's worth of tuition saved. But something may be lost as well.
Students celebrate at the beginning of commencement ceremonies at New York University.
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