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Not letting undocumented students pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities can make the cost of a college education prohibitive.
Students and their families can’t plan for everything, or know with absolute certainty what the best decision is. But they can be better informed about options.
1 in 5 students in the US are living in rural areas.
Parents and policymakers want job security for graduates, but in the AI and automation era, careers may depend as much on curiosity and initiative as on credentials.
Federal work study creates opportunities for students and universities alike. But the program’s challenges go beyond the potential government funding cuts.
A person with the average amount of student loans is paying nearly $300 a month, an amount that many people find difficult to meet.
More and more colleges are offering admission to students who never applied.
While selective universities may be elusive for many students, going to a community college first can represent an alternative way to get in, new research has found.
Congress is currently considering the PROSPER Act, which could dramatically impact LGBTQ students’ access to higher education.
Ghana’s universities are working hard to bring in more students – including those who can’t afford to study full time and want good quality distance learning options.
President Obama wants to reopen access to Pell grants to prisoners. Studies show when men and women enroll in college programs, they are less likely to return to prison.
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Professor of Educational Administration, Michigan State University
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Lecturer of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, The Ohio State University
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Lecturer in Continuing and Distance Education, University of Ghana
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Professor of Psychology and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Purdue Global, Purdue University
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Distinguished Fellow, Bard Prison Initiative and Levy Institute Research Professor, Bard College
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Associate Professor of Social Studies Education, College of Charleston
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Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University
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Associate Professor of Higher Education Administration and Policy, University of Florida
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Associate Dean of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement, Boston University
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Professor of Education, American University
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Vice President for Enrollment Management, Coastal Carolina University
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Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Coastal Carolina University
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Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Iowa
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Professor of Education, Missouri University of Science and Technology
