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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.

Several U.S. institutions are exploring the possibility of a more efficient, affordable bachelor’s degree program.

College students, especially those with long commutes, are voicing concerns about the untenable cost of traveling to and from their campuses, internships, and jobs.

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.

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.

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.

At least seven tuition-free college programs have launched since November 2021, signaling ongoing momentum at the state level despite a stalled federal plan.

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.

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…

After holding tuition and fees relatively flat in recent years, a number of colleges and universities are saying they must raise sticker prices amid inflation and a tight labor market—and…