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Why Is Tuition So High?
A new study asserts that increased student aid, not faculty salaries or state cutbacks, drives prices higher.
Low Income, High Graduation Rate
Two new studies suggest many colleges may be too quick to write off low-income students and community college transfers. Money and extra support change the equation, at least for some.
Paid Not to Work?
Temple hopes students will graduate earlier if they receive grants that limit them to working no more than 15 hours per week off campus.
A Push to Finish on Time
A campaign for students to take 15 credits a semester is growing. But some worry 15-credit course loads could become a requirement for financial aid, or might prod job-holding students to take on too much.
Bush Pushes Loan Overhaul
The Republican presidential hopeful wants to gut the federal student loan programs -- and replace them with a federal income-based financing system.
Pushing on Pell
The Obama administration wants to bring back year-round Pell Grants and create a $300 bonus for Pell recipients who take at least 15 credits per semester.
FAFSA Trouble
New online identification system for federal financial aid sacrifices ease of use for security, critics say, hurting low-income students.
Boost From a Budget Deal
Congress passes a 2016 spending and tax bill that blows away caps on discretionary spending to fund more student aid and health research.