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American Students Need to Copy Canada's Tuition Protests

Quebec's $325 per year college tuition increase seems reasonable, so why are students so bent out of shape? Here's why they're smart to protest.

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How a National Alliance of Community Colleges Could Move the Country Forward

Rebuilding America's Middle Class plans to advocate for workforce development, innovation, and affordability at community colleges.

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New College Cost Comparison Tool Helps Students See Potential Student Loan Debt

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Education want to educate students about the financial implications of college.

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Could College Be Free?

With college costs skyrocketing, a growing group of policymakers is coalescing behind an audacious plan: Make college free for anyone who can't pay.

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Why We Must Fund the Knowledge Economy

Funding higher education is an essential investment in our economy and our democracy

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In Texas, a $10,000 College Degree Is Almost a Reality

In 2011 Rick Perry challenged Texas' universities to come up with a $10,000 bachelor's degree. The state's education officials say they've done it.

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For Many California Students, Harvard Is Now Cheaper Than State Schools

A 300 percent increase in tuition and lackluster financial aid from state schools is making elite private universities look more appealing.

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Should Engineering Students Pay More Than English Majors for Their Degrees?

A new survey shows that "differential tuition" programs are increasing in popularity.

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A Nonprofit Publisher Puts Another Nail in the $200 Textbook Coffin

OpenStax believes its free books can save students millions.

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A Student Proposal Could Make a University of California Education Affordable Once Again

Students would be required to pay back 5 percent of their income for 20 years.

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Sticker Shock: The Class of 2034 Could Spend $422,320 For Their College Degree

If college costs stay on their current trajectory, private school will be out of reach for many Americans.

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Why Digital Textbooks Don't Always Save College Students Cash

A two-year study reveals that going digital doesn't always save students money.

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Student Video Contest Seeks to Spread the Word About the Real Cost of College

The College Net Price Calculator Student Video Contest will award three prizes of $1,500 each.

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California Effort Wants to Make College Textbooks Free

Could this be the end of $200 textbooks in the Golden State?

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Are Complaints About Student Loan Debt Overhyped?

A Columbia University professor found that most student loan recipients owe less than $10,000.

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College Faculty Take the Lead in Developing Open Education Resources

The University of Massachusetts gave faculty grants to develop low- or no-cost course materials. Now students are saving thousands of dollars.