Best Colleges Mark J. Drozdowski December 4, 2024 College leaders wondering where all their prospective students are going should take a closer look at trade schools. Enrollments in trade programs have increased since the pandemic as those for traditional colleges have generally declined. Growth has been uneven among trade school specialties. Healthcare and culinary arts […]
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Fox News Joshua Q. Nelson November 28, 2024 Christian colleges Grand Canyon University and Liberty University have been subjected to sharp scrutiny A report showed that nearly 70% of enforcement actions executed by the Biden administration’s Education Department targeted faith-based and career schools. According to a press release published by the American Principles Project (APP), they drew on newly […]
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Federal Student Aid November 25, 2024 The 2024 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference for financial aid professionals is fast approaching! The conference (Dec. 3–6) will feature keynote addresses from U.S. Department of Education leadership, five general sessions, two Foreign School sessions, 17 breakout sessions (covering the latest in financial aid policy and operational updates), […]
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The College Investor Mark Kantrowitz November 26, 2024 Key Points Shared Blame: The student loan crisis stems from rising college costs, inadequate government oversight, complex repayment systems, and borrowers’ lack of financial education. Disproportionate Impact: Low-income, first-generation, and minority students face the greatest challenges in repaying loans, with defaults most common among those who don’t complete their […]
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