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Colleges Eye Adults Who Didn’t Finish Degrees as Enrollments Fall
Higher education officials say the millions of adults who never finished college form an untapped market.
China’s ‘Little Emperors’ Refuse to Grow Up
The coddling attitude Chinese parents have toward their only children could undermine productivity, writes a Chinese social commentator.
Rising Tuition Fees a Burden on Both Parents and Students
Canadians are becoming increasingly concerned about the ever-rising costs of post-secondary education and who will pay for them.
University Tuition Fees Up By Over 3 Percent
University tuition fees in undergraduate programs across Canada have gone up by 3.3 percent according to Stats Can.
Students Unprepared for College, Say CUNY Officials
Students entering the City University of New York are not prepared enough—academically, emotionally, or financially.
Washington’s New Council a Bridge to Higher Education
In a move to address educational needs in the state, Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire last month signed a bill creating the Student Achievement Council.
Assistance Programs Can Discourage College Savings
According to a study by the New America Foundation (NAF), many of the financial programs for college loans and grants have complicated requirements and explicit restrictions on the amount of savings families can have.
