928 results on '"STUDENT financial aid"'
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2. Let's Not Lose Our Advantage in Higher Education.
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GRIFFITH, AMANDA L.
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HIGHER education , *NONPROFIT organizations , *ACADEMIC freedom , *POOR people , *STUDENT financial aid , *COLLEGE costs , *EDUCATIONAL finance - Abstract
The article discusses the opportunities and challenges for public and private universities in the U.S. with the continuous rise in higher education in the U.S. It predicts the implementation of cost-cutting measures such as online teaching, and the increasing use of non-tenure-track instructors by public universities and colleges to deal with the rising costs. It highlights the erosion of higher quality education with the implementation of cost-cutting plans.
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- 2022
3. The Viability of Tuition-Free Community College.
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Ison, Matthew P.
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TUITION-free universities & colleges , *COMMUNITY colleges , *HIGHER education , *COLLEGE costs , *STUDENT financial aid , *PARTISANSHIP , *CAMPAIGN funds - Abstract
Free higher education has become a major policy discussion of the past few years, one that is often debated or supported along partisan lines. Those supporting this policy initiative often point to the rising cost of a college education and the barrier it creates for underrepresented populations hoping to access higher education. Others point to a broken financial aid system that leaves more individuals financing their education through student loans, adding to a massive national loan debt now exceeding a trillion dollars. Various arguments for and against a free-tuition program within the American higher education system are addressed. While an argument can be made that all public American higher education should be tuition-free, limiting a large-scale federal program to the American community college has economic and political implications that could make the policy more feasible for a larger percentage of the American public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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4. Mothers, Fathers, and Student Loans: Contributing Factors of Familial Conflict Among Parents Repaying Student Loan Debt for Children.
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Balmuth, Alexa, Miller, Julie, Brady, Samantha, D'Ambrosio, Lisa, and Coughlin, Joseph
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COLLEGE costs ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,HIGHER education finance ,STUDENT loans ,STUDENT financial aid ,FINANCE - Abstract
As college costs rise in the United States, many parents are forced to make difficult decisions about how to pay for their children's higher education. Stress and conflict accompany financial issues and play a role in the financial picture for many families. Using Hill's (Hill, Social casework 39:139–150, 1958) ABC-X model of family stress as a framework, this study describes results of a national survey of parents contributing to student loan payments for their child's education and explores how this experience may play a role in familial conflict. Findings suggest marked gender differences in the relationship between contribution reason and the experience of conflict. Results also carry implications for financial professionals, suggesting a need for family-focused and gender-conscious financial education both before and during the student loan repayment process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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5. Use Tax Breaks to Lower College Costs.
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BLOCK, SANDRA
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STUDENT loans , *STUDENT financial aid , *TAX refunds , *COLLEGE costs , *SCHOLARSHIPS , *FINANCIAL aid , *TUITION , *529 plans - Abstract
MONEY It's often said that buying a house is the largest investment most of us will ever make. DEBT-FREE DEGREES Making College Affordable To cover the cost of college, more than half of undergraduate students take out student loans, and the cost of that debt is rising. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2022
6. Own a farm? College tuition costs just went up.
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RUDAT, DENNIS
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UNIVERSITY tuition ,COLLEGE costs ,FARMS ,STUDENT financial aid ,FINANCIAL aid - Published
- 2024
7. College costs: Parents struggle with aid glitches.
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COLLEGE costs ,STUDENT financial aid ,EDUCATION ministers - Abstract
The Department of Education's revamp of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has caused significant issues for students and colleges. The FAFSA, which usually opens in October, didn't open until December 30th this year and has been plagued with glitches. Colleges have been forced to wait until mid-March for students' financial data, causing uncertainty for students trying to make decisions about where to enroll. Some colleges have extended their commitment deadlines, but even that may not be enough time if problems persist. Despite the challenges, the Department of Education promises that the process will ultimately be simpler and more streamlined for students. In response to the FAFSA issues, some colleges have taken matters into their own hands by seeking financial data directly from students and creating alternative aid forms. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
8. MYTHS AND REALITY ABOUT U.S. HIGHER EDUCATION.
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EKMAN, RICHARD
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UNIVERSITY & college accreditation , *EMPLOYMENT of college graduates , *COLLEGE costs , *STUDENT loan debt , *STUDENT financial aid - Abstract
The article presents a speech by Richard Ekman, president of the Council of Independent Colleges, delivered at the Metropolitan Club in New York City on October 7, 2013. Topics include the cost of a college education in the U.S., student debt, financial aid, liberal arts majors, and employment prospects for college graduates.
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- 2013
9. Examining How College Promise Programs Promote Student Academic and Financial Readiness.
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Millett, Catherine M., Saunders, Stephanie R., and Fishtein, Daniel
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COLLEGE costs ,STUDENT financial aid ,PERSONAL finance - Abstract
Currently college promise programs are proliferating in number at the local and state levels. Most promise programs provide financial resources beyond conventional state and federal student aid to students who live in designated places and meet local‐ or state‐defined eligibility criteria. There is an immense variety of models and funding designs for these programs. In this study, we conducted a rigorous content analysis of the public web sites for a diverse subsample of 35 promise programs to explore how college promise programs promote student academic and financial readiness. Although our analysis made it clear that there is more to learn about promise programs, including understanding general administrative processes and program operations, we highlight several design and implementation considerations that may increase the capacity of these programs to promote equity in higher education access and success. Report Number: ETS RR–18‐41 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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10. Help for Your Student Loan Payments.
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Clark, Kim
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STUDENT loans , *FEDERAL aid to higher education , *COLLEGE costs , *INCOME , *HIGHER education , *TUITION , *STUDENT financial aid , *COST , *HIGHER education finance - Abstract
This article reports that the U.S. government will allow some graduate students to pay a portion of their income to their student loans rather than a fixed monthly amount beginning in the autumn of 2009. Students with low incomes will be able to pay fifteen percent or less to their student loans, and those who work in public service may have a portion of their loans forgiven. Different types of federal education loans are discussed, including Perkins loans, Stafford loans, and Grad PLUS loans.
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- 2009
11. The Higher Education Act Background and Issues for Debate.
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HIGHER education , *COLLEGE costs , *STUDENT financial aid , *DISTANCE education , *TEACHER effectiveness - Abstract
The article reports on the background of the Higher Education Act (HEA) and the issues for debates. The HEA's programs fall into the four main categories of student financial aid, aid to strengthen institutions, support services for students, and aid to improve kindergarten. The issues for debate include college costs, Federal tax benefits, distance education, and teacher quality and quantity.
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- 2006
12. Strategies for the Ages.
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Clark, Kim
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COLLEGE costs , *EDUCATIONAL finance , *UNIVERSITY & college finance , *STUDENT financial aid , *SAT (Educational test) , *PUBLIC universities & colleges - Abstract
Looks at how families are coping with the rising cost of college. Public college tuitions which have risen more than the rate of inflation; Tools that help parents estimate their expected family contribution to annual college costs; Ways to save for college; How to prepare your child academically; Students who take Advanced Placement classes and SAT prep classes; Description of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); Discussion of offers of aid to beware of and how to negotiate with financial aid officers.
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- 2005
13. TRUE-LIFE TUITION TALES.
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Marek, Angie C. and Ramachandran, Nisha
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UNIVERSITY & college finance , *COLLEGE costs , *HIGHER education finance , *PREPAID tuition plans , *EDUCATIONAL finance , *FEDERAL aid to higher education , *STUDENT loans , *BARTER , *SCHOLARSHIPS , *STUDENT financial aid - Abstract
Focuses on families who found ways to pay college costs. Decision of Debra Butler of Vancouver, Washington, to become a buyer on eBay to raise extra money for her son's college tuition; Strategy of Dee Calhoun-Rush, who used prepaid tuition funds to send three sons to Florida A&M University; The bartering approach of Al Houston of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for his son Michael; How Scott Isaacson of Allouez, Michigan, avoided student loan debt; Details of other personal stories.
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- 2004
14. BEYOND THEIR REACH.
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Hartigan Shea, Rachel
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COLLEGE students , *COLLEGE costs , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges , *STUDENT financial aid - Abstract
Reports on the efforts of college students and their parents to financially afford college tuition. Details of a scholarship contest held by Unity College in Maine; Concerns colleges have regarding finances; Availability of financial aid; Level of debt some college graduates face due to financial aid.
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- 2003
15. Do-It-Yourself Aid.
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Ebeling, Ashlea
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STUDENT financial aid ,COLLEGE students ,INTERNAL revenue law ,COLLEGE costs ,FINANCIAL aid - Abstract
This article reports that families too wealthy for need-based college aid in the U.S. are turning to the tax code. If a husband and wife together earn $125,000 or more yearly, they are unlikely to get traditional need-based college aid, unless they have two or more kids at expensive universities at the same time. But they can still cut costs-by seeking out merit grants and mining the tax code. Professor Donald Heller reports that between 1992 and 1999 the number of non-need-based price cuts that colleges awarded to families in the top income quartile jumped 160%. To get merit aid at some schools, one must first indicate that one wants to be considered for financial aid and fill out lengthy financial aid forms.
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- 2003
16. MONEY TROUBLES.
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Clark, Kim
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EDUCATIONAL finance , *PRIVATE school costs , *COLLEGE costs , *FEDERAL aid to higher education , *STUDENT financial aid , *COMMUNITY colleges - Abstract
Discusses college tuition and how people afford it. Families who do not qualify for financial aid; Low interest loans that are sought after; Father who bartered livestock to pay for his child's tuition; Students that do not apply for Federal Student Aid; Community colleges which are cheaper than public universities and private colleges; Tax breaks that allow each parent to give a child tax free money. INSETS: Student loan primer;GET A GRIP.
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- 2003
17. The Money Maze.
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Comarow, Avery
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COLLEGE costs , *EDUCATIONAL finance , *UNIVERSITY & college finance , *STUDENT financial aid - Abstract
Examines the difficulties in comparing the costs of attending colleges. Complexity of financial aid in the United States; How colleges come up with different cost figures; Reasons for the confusion, including the formulas used in need analysis; Consequences of the erratic practices; Ground rules gleaned from discussions with financial aid officers.
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- 2001
18. Teaching for Critical Consciousness During the Student Debt Crisis.
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Bruno, Gregory
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STUDENT loan debt , *COLLEGE costs , *FINANCIAL literacy , *CRITICAL theory , *STUDENT financial aid , *RIGHT to education , *BUREAUCRACY - Abstract
I began using the theme of education in my first-year composition courses at Kingsborough Community College because it is one context that I am sure that I share with my class, something we all have some degree of access to and opinions about. Because so many students rightly relate the issues of college cost and loan debt to class mobility, I have dedicated a second unit of my course specifically to the topic of class and education. I try to remind my students that their problems are a part of larger political and economic systems. This tends to steer the conversation away from shallow arguments of self-interest and toward deeper understandings of systems and structures. What if more students were able to make meaningful connections between their lived experiences and political discourse? Such analysis is crucial, not just for students to perform better in the academic environment, but also as a means of supporting an informed and active democracy. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2020
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19. Botched FAFSA rollout exacerbates the COLLEGE COST CRUNCH.
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Scalzo, Joe
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COLLEGE costs ,STUDENT financial aid ,CAMPUS visits ,FINANCIAL aid ,PELL grants - Abstract
The article discusses the negative impact of the botched rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on college enrollment and finances. The U.S. Department of Education's delayed rollout and subsequent problems with the FAFSA application have affected colleges and universities, particularly in Northeast Ohio, at a time when they are already facing enrollment declines and financial challenges. The article highlights the specific impact on Cleveland State University (CSU) and Baldwin Wallace University (BW), as well as the proactive measures taken by John Carroll University (JCU) to mitigate the effects of the FAFSA delays. The article emphasizes the importance of FAFSA in accessing federal student aid and the potential long-term economic repercussions of decreased FAFSA filings. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
20. FEDERAL STUDENT AID: CAN WE SOLVE A PROBLEM WE DO NOT UNDERSTAND?
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Loonin, Deanne and Morgan, Julie Margetta
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STUDENT financial aid , *COLLEGE costs , *STUDENT loans - Published
- 2018
21. THE COST CONUNDRUM: IT MIGHT BE MORE ABOUT THE MYSTERY THAN THE MONEY.
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Paterson, Jim
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UNIVERSITY & college admission , *HIGHER education , *STUDENT financial aid , *ACADEMIC achievement , *COLLEGE costs - Abstract
The article discusses the importance of making smarter financial decisions concerning college costs by students and their need to be open to learning and understanding about college finance and affordability. It notes that students are often confused about college costs, which complicates the selection process for some students or disappoint others because a school is not within their reach financially. NACAC offers extensive information in its Knowledge Center regarding foreign students.
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- 2018
22. Going Without: An Exploration of Food and Housing Insecurity Among Undergraduates.
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Broton, Katharine M. and Goldrick-Rab, Sara
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STUDENT financial aid ,COLLEGE costs ,COLLEGE students ,HIGHER education ,SCHOOL dropout prevention ,FINANCE - Abstract
The rising price of higher education and its implications for equity and accessibility have been extensively documented, but the material conditions of students’ lives are often overlooked. Data from more than 30,000 two- and 4-year college students indicate that approximately half are food insecure, and recent estimates suggest that at least 20% of 2-year college students have very low levels of food security. At least one-third of 2-year students are housing insecure, including up to 14% who are homeless, whereas between 11% and 19% of 4-year students are housing insecure. Most of these students work and receive financial aid, but only a fraction receive public or private assistance to help make ends meet. Implications for research on college affordability and efforts to boost college graduation rates are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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23. Does student debt constitute a bubble that may bring about an educational crisis?
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Popescu, Gheorghe H.
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STUDENT loan debt , *STUDENT loans , *STUDENT financial aid , *DEBT management , *COLLEGE costs , *YOUNG adults , *HIGHER education - Abstract
The article reflects on the impact of student debt on the crisis in higher education in the U.S. Topics discussed include an overview of the education in the country, the financial resources of the students, the costs and expenses of their education, and the availability of loans and subsidies for the students.
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- 2018
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24. Designing Sustainable Funding for College Promise Initiatives.
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Millett, Catherine
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BUSINESS forecasting ,ELEMENTARY education - Abstract
Abstract: College promise programs are spreading throughout this United States. These programs fund tuition and/or fees for eligible students who are actively progressing toward earning postsecondary certificates and undergraduate degrees. While existing college promise programs have varying designs, each one appears to be seeking continuous and long‐term financial sustainability. The existing programs appear to be aimed toward ensuring that the promise of college tuition and fees can be fulfilled for future generations of students. Towards that end, ETS and the College Promise Campaign convened the “Designing Sustainable Funding for College Promise Initiatives” conference on June 2 and 3, 2016, for the primary purpose of reviewing and refining five models. This report contains the five papers that the appointed design teams presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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25. The Costs of College Attendance: Examining Variation and Consistency in Institutional Living Cost Allowances.
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Kelchen, Robert, Goldrick-Rab, Sara, and Hosch, Braden
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COLLEGE attendance , *COLLEGE costs , *TUITION , *STUDENT financial aid , *ELIGIBILITY (Social aspects) , *EDUCATIONAL accountability - Abstract
Discussions of college costs often focus on tuition and fees, but living cost allowances for room, board, and other expenses account for more than half of the total cost of attending college. The allowances, developed by colleges and universities, also affect student eligibility for federal financial aid and the accuracy of accountability systems. This study examined institutional variation in living cost allowances and assessed the consistency of allowances by comparing them to living cost estimates specific to the college's region. Results across multiple specifications indicated that nearly half of all colleges provide living-cost allowances at least 20% above or below estimated county-level living expenses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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26. Kilplinger’s Best College Values 2019.
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PITSKER, KAITLIN
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HIGHER education , *COLLEGE costs , *UNIVERSITY rankings , *FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (United States) , *STUDENT financial aid - Abstract
The article offers suggestion for the colleges providing quality education at affordable prices, which were ranked as Kiplinger's best colleges in 2019 and mention the steps considered for college ranking. Topics discussed include analyzing academic measures, including the student-to-faculty ratio, and the test scores of incoming freshmen; average cost for students financial aid policies to determine the college's profit; and information on Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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- 2019
27. Luxembourg Financial Aid for Higher Studies and Children of Frontier Workers: Evolution and Challenges in Light of the Case-Law of the Court of Justice.
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SILGA, Janine
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STUDENT financial aid , *COLLEGE costs , *JUDGE-made law , *UNIVERSITY & college finance - Published
- 2019
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28. Don't let College costs rain on your retirement.
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Spiers, Joseph and Rao, Rajiv M.
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COLLEGE costs ,HIGHER education & economics ,SCHOLARSHIPS ,STUDENT loans ,STUDENT financial aid ,PLANNING - Abstract
Features advice to parents on how to save money on college tuition. How these money-saving strategies will also enable parents to plan a richer retirement; How college tuition has outstripped inflation since the 1980s; Tips on applying for financial aid; Merit-based aid; Where the scholarships are; Academic and sports scholarships; Artistic scholarships; Private scholarships; Work study programs; Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) assistance; Student loans.
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- 1995
29. A TRIBUTE TO THE Jackie Robinson FOUNDATION.
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Medley, Linda
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CHARITABLE uses, trusts, & foundations ,BASEBALL players ,MINORITY students ,STUDENT financial aid ,COLLEGE costs - Abstract
The article reports on the 25th year of the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF). The foundation was named after baseball player Jackie Robinson. He is the first African American able to join the Major League. Robinson's wife Rachel Robinson along with Charles T. Williams, Martin L. Edelman Franklin Williams were the founder of the foundation in 1973. According to the author, it was the spirit and courage of Robinson that gave the founders the inspiration to establish the JRF. The aim of the foundation is to help youths in great need. The foundation will provide financial assistance to high school minority students who are going to college.
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- 1998
30. HIGHER AND HIGHER ED.
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NOAH, TIMOTHY
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COLLEGE costs , *UNIVERSITY tuition , *FEDERAL aid to higher education , *STUDENT loans , *STUDENT financial aid , *GOVERNMENT policy - Abstract
The article looks at college costs in the U.S., as of 2013. It cites statistics on the sharp rise in tuition and fees at both public and private universities and notes they are funded in part by taxpayers through government aid and in part by a rising level of student debt. The author outlines a 2012 proposal made by U.S. President Barack Obama to bring higher education prices down by withholding federal aid from colleges that do not contain their price increases. He analyzes why the proposal has not been acted on or even received much attention from politicians or the press to date.
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- 2013
31. Identifying Issues Surrounding First Generation Students.
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Rubio, Lena, Mireles, Candi, Jones, Quinlan, and Mayse, Melody
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FIRST-generation college students ,HIGHER education ,SOCIAL support ,STUDENT financial aid ,COLLEGE costs - Abstract
First-generation students compose a subpopulation within the institution of higher education, which exhibits its own set of resources in areas such as academic preparation, support systems, family background, and finances to apply to education. This quantitative study examined gaps and barriers to resources currently available to assist the population. The researchers utilized four pre-developed demographic questions along with a 34-item survey instrument assessing the experiences of first generation students, to gather the data presented in the study. The analysis involved coding and elementary data analysis of demographics and reporting frequencies. The 200 participants in the study identified as first-generation students at four-year universities within the United States. The majority of the participants surveyed were white (69.5%; n= 139),1 between the ages of 17 and 26 (94.5%; n=189), and from families within the middle-class income bracket of (39.5%; n= 79). The results indicated that most common barrier to participants attending college was tuition-cost (63%; n=126), followed by a lack of information about a college, such as financial aid availability and required documents (34.5%; n=69). Over 64% (n=129) received support or guidance from support networks in the form of parents and/or guardians. The study provided information about the issues encountered by firstgeneration students, as well as the accessed support networks, and preferred resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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32. An update on finances and financial support for medical students in Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
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Sayampanathan, Andrew Arjun, Yeong Tze Wilnard Tan, Jie Ming Nigel Fong, Yun Qing Koh, Chew Lip Ng, Mohan, Niraj, Jin Hao Justin Jang, Tambyah, Paul Anantharajah, Tan, Yeong Tze Wilnard, Fong, Jie Ming Nigel, Koh, Yun Qing, Ng, Chew Lip, and Jang, Jin Hao Justin
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COLLEGE costs ,STUDENT financial aid ,STUDENT loan debt ,MEDICAL education ,MEDICAL students ,CROSS-sectional method - Abstract
Introduction: Increasing financial challenges have resulted in great debt among medical graduates worldwide. In Singapore, more scholarships and bursaries have been disbursed in recent years to support students who are financially challenged. We aimed to study the financial status of medical students in National University of Singapore (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (i.e. NUS Medicine), Singapore, and the financial support available to them.Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was performed. Surveys were distributed and completed by medical students of NUS Medicine. Information regarding household income, financial assistance, monthly allowance and expense, and concurrent occupations was collected. We compared our findings with the results of a similar study performed in 2007 and national income data.Results: A total of 956 (66.2%) out of 1,445 medical students completed the survey. 19.5% and 58.5% of respondents came from households with monthly incomes < SGD 3,000 and > SGD 7,000, respectively. 20.6% of students had loans, 18.9% had scholarships and bursaries, and 14.4% worked to support themselves.Conclusion: Medical school fees have risen by more than 50% over the past ten years. Our study found that there were increases in the proportion of students from both the lower- and higher-income segments, with proportionally fewer students from the middle-income segment. A large number of students were working and/or had some form of financial support. More should be done to meet the needs of financially challenged medical students to ensure equal access to quality medical education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2017
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33. What Is A 529 Savings Plan?
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Stern, Gary
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EDUCATION savings accounts ,COLLEGE costs ,FINANCIAL planners ,STUDENT financial aid - Published
- 2020
34. Get Smart About Borrowing for College.
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Levenson, Eugenia
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STUDENT loans ,FINANCIAL aid ,STUDENT financial aid ,COLLEGE costs ,FINANCIAL crises ,COLLEGE students - Abstract
The article provides an overview of how people can borrow money for attending colleges and universities. The yearly cost for attending the most expensive universities can exceed $50,000 a year, the author indicates. Topics include the impact of the financial crisis on American families trying to send children to college.
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- 2009
35. ON THE MONEY TRAIL.
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Lim, Paul J.
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GOVERNMENT policy on student loans , *UNIVERSITY & college finance , *EDUCATIONAL finance , *STUDENT financial aid , *COLLEGE costs , *GOVERNMENT policy - Abstract
The article offers options and opportunities for those struggling to pay the increasing cost of college educations. Rates of growth for annual tuition at private and public schools is listed. Federal funding for Pell grants, Academic Competitiveness Grants, Smart Grants, 529 savings plans, Perkins loans, Stafford loans, and individual states are developing tax free savings plans to help families save.
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- 2007
36. Run the Numbers.
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Clark, Kim
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COLLEGE costs , *EDUCATIONAL finance , *STUDENT financial aid , *SCHOLARSHIPS , *LOANS , *STUDENT loans , *COLLEGE bound students - Abstract
The article reports on the rising cost of a college education. Tips are provided for successfully navigating and choosing loans, grants and scholarships. The article states that colleges try to hide their total costs for selection purposes. Students can help themselves by contacting the financial aid office and keeping grades high to remain on merit scholarships. INSETS: If You're Running Behind...;CONSIDERING AID OFFERS?.
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- 2007
37. Intro to Mitchonomics.
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Ratnesar, Romesh
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BUDGET deficits ,UNITED States governors ,STEM education ,UNIVERSITY tuition ,COLLEGE costs ,STUDENT financial aid ,FINANCE ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,HIGHER education - Abstract
The article discusses how former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels is utilizing budget control tactics as part of his role as the President of Purdue University, and it mentions Daniels' promotion of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields and his interest-free financial aid program. College tuition costs are examined, along Purdue University's acquisition of the Kaplan University for-profit institution and Daniels' deficit-reduction plans.
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- 2017
38. When the Bills Come Due.
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Lim, Paul J.
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COLLEGE costs , *STUDENT financial aid , *EDUCATION savings accounts , *GIFTS to minors , *TAX planning - Abstract
Looks at the pros and cons of different college tuition savings plans and the problems encountered when deciding to withdraw funds for college expenses. How withdrawal decisions can affect the amount of financial aid a child is eligible for; Description of Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) accounts, 529 savings plans, and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs); Suggestions about withdrawals from each type of account; Tax benefits of 529 accounts and ESAs; One family's college savings plan.
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- 2005
39. More Than 360 Colleges Pledged to Make Their Financial-Aid Letters More Transparent. Here's a Closer Look.
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June, Audrey Williams
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COLLEGE costs , *STUDENT financial aid , *ORGANIZATIONAL transparency , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges , *COLLEGE students - Abstract
The article reports on the College Cost Transparency Initiative which aims to increase transparency in the student financial aid letters of colleges in the U.S. Topics discussed include the importance of these financial aid packages to students, the estimated number of colleges that expressed commitment to the initiative, and the compliance of concerned colleges to standards in preparing financial aid letters.
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- 2023
40. Working for College.
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Broton, Katharine M., Goldrick-Rab, Sara, and Benson, James
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STUDENT financial aid ,COLLEGE students ,COLLEGE costs ,STUDENT assistance programs ,LOW-income parents - Abstract
One way in which financial aid is thought to promote college success is by minimizing the time students spend working. Yet, little research has examined if this intended first-order effect occurs, and results are mixed. We leverage a randomized experiment and find that students from low-income families in Wisconsin offered additional grant aid were 5.88 percentage points less likely to work and worked 1.69 fewer hours per week than similar peers, an 8.56% and 14.35% reduction, respectively. Students offered the grant also improved qualitative aspects of their work experiences; they were less likely to work extensively, during the morning hours, or overnight. Grant aid thus appears to partially offset student employment, possibly improving prospects for academic achievement and attainment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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41. Jumping Through the Hoops to Get Financial Aid for College Students Who Are Homeless: Policy Analysis of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007.
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Crutchfield, Rashida M., Chambers, Ruth M., and Duffield, Barbara
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STUDENT financial aid , *COLLEGE students , *COLLEGE costs , *HOMELESSNESS , *HOMELESS youth - Abstract
Congress enacted the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA) to improve college access for unaccompanied homeless youth by expanding the definition of 'independent student' on their financial aid applications. Using qualitative interviews with homeless community college students and university financial aid administrators (FAA), this research explored the implementation of this policy. This study indicates that multiple barriers to financial aid for homeless youth continue to persist after the passage of CCRAA. Youth reported burdensome verification procedures and FAAs reported extensive justification to prove youth homelessness and attempts to support students. Efforts to increase these youths' ability to receive financial aid include revisions to the verification procedures and specialized trainings. Specific recommendations for practice, policy, and research are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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42. In the Right Ballpark? Assessing the Accuracy of Net Price Calculators.
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Anthony, Aaron M., Page, Lindsay C., and Seldin, Abigail
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COLLEGE costs ,STATE universities & colleges ,STUDENT financial aid ,FINANCE - Abstract
Large differences often exist between a college's sticker price and net price after accounting for financial aid. Net price calculators (NPCs) were designed to help students more accurately estimate their actual costs to attend a given college. This study assesses the accuracy of information provided by net price calculators. Specifically, we compare NPC estimates of financial aid to actual aid packages for a sample of low-income, first-time college students at seven postsecondary institutions which all utilize the federal template NPC. We find that NPC estimates of grant aid correlate highly with actual grant aid on average, but variation in individual financial aid packages among socioeconomically similar students can be substantial. We offer four recommendations. First, NPC aid estimates should include information on variability, and potentially, on sources of that variability. Second, a basic metric of academic merit such as SAT/ACT scores and GPA should be an optional addition to the federal template NPC. Third, institutions should update the data underlying their NPCs annually. Finally, we recommend that institutions use the "Explanations and Caveats" options on the federal NPC template to include additional information that may be helpful for students and families in anticipating their likely college aid and expenses. Our findings have implications for federal policy related to NPCs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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43. Lowering the Cost Barrier to Higher Education for Undocumented Students: A Promising University-level Intervention.
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Thangasamy, Andrew and Horan, Deborah
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COLLEGE costs , *UNDOCUMENTED immigrants , *UNIVERSITY tuition , *STUDENT financial aid , *HIGHER education , *COST - Abstract
Undocumented students, many of Hispanic origin, face among the strictest cost barriers to higher education in the United States. Lack of legal status excludes them from most state and all federal financial aid programs. Furthermore, most states require them to pay out-of-state tuition rates at publicly supported institutions. In a new direction, boards of trustees at universities in several states have bypassed the legislative process to lower the cost barrier. This policy article evaluates one such university-level innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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44. Negotiating the risk of debt-financed higher education: The experience of lone parent students.
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Hinton‐Smith, Tamsin
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SINGLE mothers , *COLLEGE students , *CHILD rearing , *PARENTHOOD , *COLLEGE costs , *HIGHER education , *STUDENT financial aid , *EDUCATION - Abstract
Widening participation has opened higher education ( HE) to diverse learners, but in doing so has created challenges negotiating situations of disadvantaged positioning compared with peers conforming more closely to the ideal 'bachelor boy' student. As one of the most financially vulnerable groups of students, lone parents occupy a doubly precarious position negotiating the challenges, including financial constraints, of both university participation and raising children alone. Their experiences of HE participation are particularly important to understand as increasing financial precariousness of both studentship and lone parenthood squeezes them further through concurrent rising university fees and welfare cuts. This paper draws on insights from longitudinal qualitative research with 77 lone mothers in England to explore the negotiation of social and economic risks and rewards involved in their undertaking of a debt-financed higher education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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45. INTRO TO HAGGLING.
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Lundstrom, Meg
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STUDENT financial aid ,FINANCIAL aid ,COLLEGE applicants ,COLLEGE bound students ,COLLEGE applications ,NEGOTIATION ,COLLEGE costs - Abstract
Reports that college applicants are increasingly learning to negotiate for financial aid from U.S. universities and colleges. Tuition and fees; Room and board; Cost of undergraduate education at Ivy League schools and state universities. INSET: BEHIND THE STUDENT-AID SURGE.
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- 1999
46. STICKER SHOCK.
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MCBAIN, LESLEY
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STUDENT financial aid ,COLLEGE costs ,ECONOMIC competition ,HIGHER education finance ,TUITION - Published
- 2016
47. How to pay for college.
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Beddingfield, Katherine T.
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COLLEGE costs , *STUDENT financial aid - Abstract
Discusses how in today's marketplace, there is almost certainly some financial assistance available to help pay for college. Trend toward increased borrowing; Lending changes under the Clinton administration; Importance of grant money; Tips for applying for financial aid; Tactfully challenging the amount of an aid award. INSETS: A potpourri of resources;Financial aid primer.
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- 1994
48. COPING WITH COLLEGE COSTS.
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COLLEGE costs ,STUDENT financial aid ,PART-time employment ,COOPERATIVE education - Abstract
The article offers tips on coping with college costs in the U.S. Among the ways in which students and families defray expenses are part-time jobs, work-study plans, and scholarships. Federal tax credits may save up to 250 U.S. dollars a year per student if signed into law, but they cannot solely address the rising costs of going to college according to the author. Information is presented on cooperative education and financial aid available in the form of money grants.
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- 1978
49. Challenges and Opportunities in the Pursuit of College Finance Literacy.
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Greenfield, Jeremy S.
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COLLEGE costs , *FINANCIAL literacy , *STUDENT financial aid , *LOW-income students , *COLLEGE attendance - Abstract
In the United States there are significant gaps in college-going between high-income and low-income students and between White students and African American and Latino/a students. A number of factors contribute to this persistent gap. Among these factors are the rising cost of college attendance and the complexity of the financial aid process. The present study describes how a group of low-income students of color at a New York City high school learned about the costs associated with college attendance and participated in the financial aid process. Drawing on data collected during a one-year ethnographic study, this article examines what students initially believed about the cost of college and the availability of financial aid, how the students' high school supported them through the financial aid process, and challenges students faced. Results from the study suggest that the textual complexity of the financial aid process, uneven support from counselors, and the high cost of college posed challenges for many students. However, those students who formed relationships with trusted advisors or "literacy sponsors" were more likely to successfully complete the financial aid process and enroll in college. The article ends with a discussion of implications for theory and practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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50. The Impacts of State Control Policies on College Tuition Increase.
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Kim, Mikyong Minsun and Ko, Jangwan
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UNIVERSITY tuition , *EDUCATIONAL finance , *ADULT education fees , *PUBLIC institutions , *COLLEGE costs , *STUDENT financial aid - Abstract
This study examined state efforts to control tuition increases over the past 10 years. Using data from 50 states and 540 public 4-year universities and colleges, we examined average tuition increases in dollar amount and percentage of change by the type of state tuition control policy and by the authority for tuition-setting power. The state policy efforts considered for this study include setting tuition caps, providing incentives, and linking tuition policy to financial aid policy. Findings revealed that two state policies (i.e., linking tuition to financial aid and providing incentives to limit the tuition increase) are effective in controlling tuition. Tuition was more likely to increase when individual institutions have tuition-setting authority. This study also reveals that a state’s tuition cap policy can adversely affect tuition control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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