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How to Find the Best (or Worst) Deals for College

A new site, the College Affordability and Transparency Center, gives users clear data about the true cost of higher education.

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A College Degree in Three Years? Why America Needs to Get on Board

Three-year degree programs save money and help students get on with their lives, but American students aren't signing up. They should be.

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The New Role of Money in Admissions: Is This the End of the Meritocratic Ideal?

Under a disturbing new proposal, students would be able to buy a guaranteed spot at Oxford and other top English universities.

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Can Community Colleges Survive the Economic Downturn?

Despite increased demand for education, budget cuts are causing two-year schools to cut back, denying a college education to thousands of students.

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College Speaking Fees Gone Wrong: Rutgers Paid Snooki More Than Toni Morrison

The school paid the Jersey Shore reality star $32,000 for a Q&A with students. Toni Morrison is only getting $30,000 to speak at commencement.

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A Private University That's Cutting Tuition?

The University of the South is cutting tuition and fees for 2011-12 by 10 percent. Can they set a trend of scaled back college costs?

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How to Protest The Cost of College Tuition: Pay With Dollar Bills

It took Nic Ramos two days to collect enough singles from "five or six" different bank branches. But he made his point.

Is College Still Affordable?

Recently, one year at a public university topped $50,000 for an out-of-state resident. Have we finally surpassed the limits of affordability?

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Did Compton Parents Really Want the Trigger Pulled?

Parents at McKinley Elementary signed a petition to have their struggling school taken over. Critics say they were tricked. Who's telling the truth?

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Student Protesters Attack Prince Charles and Camilla

As the U.S. Senate spent yesterday striking down progressive legislation, the U.K. Parliament also tacked conservative. Students in Britain revolted.

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Why College Is Overrated

We need to debunk the myth that a college degree leads to success. The pinnacle of education should revolve around learning and gaining knowledge.

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Should Tuition Repayment Be Based on How Successful You Are?

Britain's new approach: You only have to pay for college if you end up being successful. But can it work?

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No More Free Tuition at Harvard Law

I know, I thought it too: Harvard was offering free tuition?! Kind of, yeah. Third-year students at Harvard Law who committed to five years of...