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Incentives for Completion in Chicago

City Colleges of Chicago looks to create fairer tuition system by decreasing the rate for part-time students, but some worry the changes could weaken an incentive to go full-time.

More Aid for Student Parents

Congress triples federal funding for low-income student parents, and advocates welcome the support -- the first new investment in years -- but say much more is needed.

New Programs: Data Science, Education, Biology, Earth and Energy Sciences, Sustainability

Elizabethtown College is starting an undergraduate major in data science. Northeastern Illinois University is starting a master of arts in...

Too Soon to Turn the Page?

College of New Rochelle wants to move forward with new president, but questions about past financial troubles remain -- and an outcry over old layoffs lingers.

When Grants Turn to Loans

More than 6 in 10 recipients of the TEACH Grant, created to attract instructors for high-need subjects in low-income schools, have seen those grants convert to loans after they fail to meet eligibility standards, Department of Education report finds.

Tuition Grows in Importance

Annual report on public higher education finance shows more states relying more heavily on tuition, even in a year when appropriations rose nationally.

Proof That Colleges Adapt, and a Prod for More Change

A report from the Council of Independent Colleges shows how dozens of small private institutions have changed programs or structures -- and aims to spur consideration elsewhere.

Tuition Hikes Hurt Diversity

New study examines impact of tuition increases. Nonselective institutions see the greatest decline in diversity.