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Single Stop Before Graduation
For many needy college students, finishing degrees starts with applying for food stamps or filling out a federal tax form.
It's the Results, Stupid
Mitch Daniels says for-profit colleges are needed, at least ones that offer a quality, cost-effective product -- a standard he applies to the rest of higher education.
Remediation If You Want It
New Florida law lets high school graduates decide for themselves -- no testing needed -- whether they are ready for college-level work.
A Bigger Picture for Veteran Health
Taking a broader perspective on veterans' services can help those students better transition to and succeed in college, health officials argue.
Coach Knows Best
Student coaching appears to pay off by boosting retention and graduation rates. Does outsourcing coaching make sense if a private company does it best?
Testy Battle Over Tests
The GED Testing Service is set to launch revised version that adds college readiness. But backlash over cost and access has led to competition from two serious new entrants.
Money for Military, Not Poli Sci
Senate votes to ban federal funding for most political science research and to restore tuition assistance to active-duty service members.
For Veterans, Unmet Goals
Reinforcing the findings of a survey on veteran services, college officials say they want to help those students but sometimes lack the infrastructure or data.