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College Tuition, Student Borrowing On the Rise In Down Economy
03 November 08 01:50 AM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

A new report has found that last year’s increases in college tuition were more on pace with rises in the Consumer Price Index — the measure of the average price of consumer goods and services. But despite the relative steadiness of college affordability, Read More...

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Concerned About College Costs, Texas Board Considers Changes to State Financial Aid
22 July 08 05:13 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is considering restructuring the state’s financial aid programs amid growing concerns about college affordability. Proposed changes would raise the academic standards students must meet to qualify for the Read More...

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