Starting in fall 2022, California residents from federally recognized Native American, American Indian, and Alaska Native tribes will no longer have to pay tuition or fees to attend schools in the University of California system.
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Mental health, cost concerns driving students away from higher ed, report shows
New survey results show why college students are stopping out, pointing to emotional stress as a growing challenge.
Want students to understand just how low their tuition would be? Guarantee it up front.
Uncertainty about college costs can deter low-income students from considering elite institutions, even those offering extensive aid. New research shows the power of early assurances.
Williams College drops loans, work-study requirements from financial aid packages
The institution says it is the first U.S. college to do so and hopes its “all-grant” approach will enable more students to fully participate in the college experience.
A three-year bachelor’s without compromising the college experience?
Several U.S. institutions are exploring the possibility of a more efficient, affordable bachelor’s degree program.
High gas prices straining student finances
College students, especially those with long commutes, are voicing concerns about the untenable cost of traveling to and from their campuses, internships, and jobs.
Competitive colleges post record-low acceptance rates as regional schools struggle to fill seats
Highly selective schools are announcing record application numbers—and strikingly low acceptance rates—at a time when many smaller regional institutions are still scrambling to fill classes and re-engage students.
An associate degree by 12th grade?
Early college high schools are drawing attention as one way to expand college readiness for low-income and first-generation students, providing an affordable on-ramp to higher education.
Website seeks to connect students underrepresented in STEM fields with scholarships
To reduce financial barriers and other impediments for Latinx, Black, and other students of color, Maria Trochimezuk created IOScholarships, a free scholarship platform for diverse students interested in STEM.
States forge ahead with tuition-free college
At least seven tuition-free college programs have launched since November 2021, signaling ongoing momentum at the state level despite a stalled federal plan.
Thousands of Chicago high school students and their parents offered a debt-free college education
Students at five Chicago public high schools recently learned that they—and one of their parents or guardians—would receive a debt-free college education through Hope Chicago, a multigenerational scholarship program.
Which colleges offer the greatest return on investment?
In general, students’ investment in college pays off with higher long-term earnings. But a new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce shows the importance of picking the right institution, identifying 1,233 colleges where most students earn less after 10 years than peers with only a high school degree.