Education Feb 18 Where states are boosting or slashing higher ed funding amid the pandemic By Emma Whitford, Inside Higher Ed
Nation Oct 15 Watch 7:01 Soaring housing costs stretch already-strapped college students For many college students, living costs may exceed the cost of tuition and fees, as affordable housing options are becoming increasingly hard to find. Some find they struggle with debt, or paying for meals; others are at risk for homelessness. By Hari Sreenivasan, Cat Wise
Making Sen$e May 10 Students find 'free college' often doesn't live up to the lofty promises The complexity of what "free college" really means is leading to confusion about whether students qualify. In fact, the people who would benefit the most, such as those who attend part-time or older students, are often excluded. By Mikhail Zinshteyn, The Hechinger Report
Education Oct 13 How smaller colleges and universities team up for survival ATLANTA — A business major at Clark Atlanta University, Delaina Mims said she spends at least eight hours a day at the Robert W. Woodruff Library. "It's a good space and it's better than being by yourself," said Mims, who… By Timothy Pratt, The Hechinger Report
Education Jun 16 Climbing walls aren't driving the rise in college tuition There's not much Elizabeth Warren and Chris Christie agree on. But last week they struck a similar chord in speeches that knocked increasingly common and luxurious college amenities like climbing walls and lazy rivers. Such features, Warren said in a… By Kellie Woodhouse, Inside Higher Ed
Apr 17 Private college scholarships less likely to go to poorest students By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report Families that need private scholarships the most are less likely to get them than higher-income ones. Continue reading
Aug 14 What parents need to know about college faculty By Joseph Fruscione Students and faculty, former adjunct professor Joe Fruscione says, need parents on their side, which means they need to start asking the tough questions about who's teaching their kids and how much they're getting paid. Continue reading
Jul 30 The most cost effective college in America? Not Harvard... By Simone Pathe The latest rankings of four-year colleges and universities come from Money Magazine, but the top schools in this list may catch some college-ranking connoisseurs by surprise. Continue reading
Apr 22 Will your college degree pay for itself in 20 years? By Simone Pathe The return on investment of a college degree varies by the type and cost of institution, with tech and engineering schools generally landing near the top of the list. See how much return a degree from your Alma mater will… Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch Student Loan Rates Double; What Are Long-Term Solutions for High College Debt? Student Loan Rates Double; What Are Long-Term Solutions for High College Debt?… Continue watching