Maine university tuition rates to be frozen
University of Maine System trustees voted Monday to freeze tuition rates for the upcoming school year at 2012 levels for in-state undergraduate students. Full story
Board to take look at ND tuition rate plans
The president of the North Dakota Board of Higher Education said Monday he's not sure if the group gave a fair hearing to plans on tuition increases and wants to revisit the idea. Full story
Maine university tuition rates to be set
University of Maine System trustees are voting on a measure to freeze tuition rates for the upcoming school year at 2012 levels for in-state undergraduates. Full story
More funding sought for UMass
University of Massachusetts student trustees are pushing for the Senate to join the House and Gov. Deval Patrick in funding the public university at a high enough level to stave off tuition and fee increases. Full story
Colleges face enrollment shortfalls, offer discounts: report
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Many leading U.S. colleges and universities face a shortfall in enrollment for fall classes and will offer price discounts as they compete for students in an ever expanding higher education market, according to Forbes. Full story
Factbox: Five top host countries for Americans studying abroad
(Reuters) - The number of U.S. students enrolled in full-degree programs at universities outside the United States grew 4 percent to about 46,000 last year, according to a report by the Institute of International Education's Project Atlas. Full story
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In-state tuition rates for undocumented students?
A new plan in Oregon would offer in-state tuition rates to undocumented students. KOBI's Jennifer Elliott reports.
Dream Act comes closer to reality
Washington state moves to open tuition aid to students regardless of legal status. KING's Erik Wilkinson reports.
Army suspends tuition assistance for troops
The Army announced that it is suspending its tuition assistance program for newly-enrolled soldiers due to budget restrictions. However, the entire program could be reinstated if the budget cuts, known as the sequester, are suspended. NBC’s Jim Miklaszewski reports.
Student loan debt hits record high
Students are facing the largest amount of debt for a college degree than ever before, averaging $27,000 per student, as tuition and enrollment continue to rise.
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