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Study: College Financial Aid Award Letters Lack Clarity, Transparency

Diverse Issues in Higher Education

June 05, 2018   Research, Value and Affordability

A quantitative and qualitative analysis of 11,000 financial aid award letters reveals that students and families often do not receive an accurate picture of the full cost of attendance and out-of-pocket costs associated with enrollment at higher education institutions. A recent report offers recommendations to institutions to increase transparency as it relates to financial aid.

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New Evidence Adds to Troubling Picture for Black Borrowers of Student Loans

The Chronicle of Higher Education

May 15, 2018   Student Success, Value and Affordability

A new federal study reports that black students have disproportionately higher levels of student-loan debt than their peers. The study, paired with information regarding a controversial federal student-loan program provide context for this disparity. (Subscription required)

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Student Want Faster Degrees. Colleges are Responding.

Chronicle of Higher Education

April 01, 2018   Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success, Value and Affordability

In response to concerns expressed by students, parents, and administrators regarding increased college costs and time to completion, colleges and universities are exploring ways to condense student’s time to degree. The condensed programs aim to satisfy a cost-conscious and career-minded market. (Subscription required)

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