ST. LOUIS (AP) – Vice President Joe Biden pledged Friday to close gaps between family incomes and college costs to make higher education a reality for more Americans. Biden told a town hall-style meeting in St. Louis that he’ll ask the Treasury … source:http://www.newstribune.com/articles/2009/04/18/politics_and_elections/news/257news51biden.txt
Limestone College in Gaffney will honor eight alumni at a luncheon today on campus. Receiving the 2009 Outstanding Alumna of the year award will be Nancy Caldwell Carlisle, class of ’52. Honorees and their areas of contribution also include Pamela … source:http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090418/ARTICLES/904181025/1083/ARTICLES?Title=Area-briefs-Limestone-College-to-honor-alumni-at-luncheon
WILKES-BARRE — State Reps. Phyllis Mundy and John Yudichak said Friday they oppose Gov. Ed Rendell’s proposal to allow taverns and restaurants to feature video poker machines to help fund college education. “It makes no sense to me to have … source:http://www.citizensvoice.com/articles/2009/04/18/lifestyles/wb_voice.20090418.t.pg5.cv18cdbreakfast_s1.2456952_fea1.txt
RESTON, Va.—Despite the credit freeze, college students last year used credit cards more than ever before, including charging tuition and other direct education expenses, according to a new study from Sallie Mae, the nation’s leading saving- and … source:http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=92447
When Kelly Davidson decided she wanted to transition from a career as a high school teacher, she knew she’d have to go back to school to achieve her goal — and it would be costly. She also knew pursuing a graduate degree would potentially impact … source:http://www.azbiz.com/articles/2009/04/11/finance/your_money/doc49df95793e842808594521.txt
Parents who’ve seen the value of their 529 college-savings plans plummet over the past year may have another shock coming: Experts say the plans can’t be counted on to pay the entire cost of a child’s higher education. “They should be covering about … source:http://www.cnbc.com/id/29897315
PLANS to revamp Oxford and Cherwell Valley College’s campuses across the county are in limbo following a collapse in Government funding. Projects worth £120m at Oxpens, in central Oxford, at Blackbird Leys and in Banbury, could be affected as the … source:http://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/4277741.__120m_Oxpens_College_plans_in_crisis/
Now the biggest quango in England, with a budget of more than £11bn a year, it is responsible for co-ordinating all courses outside universities including A-levels, diplomas and apprenticeships. The LSC and its nine regional offices fund school … source:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/5120640/Education-funding-fiasco-Learning-Skills-Council-profile.html
‘Grow. Evolve. Become.” (Moline, IL– April 7, 2009) Brown Mackie College – Moline will host National Education Day, on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Grow Your Life. Evolve Your Mind. Become Your Vision. Learn about targeted education for future … source:http://qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=433730
T HE man the Doer administration asked to figure out the role that tuition plays in limiting access to postsecondary education has told the government what has been known in Canada for years — tuitions play next to no role in a high school … source:http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/editorials/editorial—tuition-fee-fraud-42515422.html?viewAllComments=y
A few months ago, Bobby Stapleton, a 21-year-old student at the University of Michigan, received a phone call from his younger brother. The good news came first: a senior in high school, he, too, had been accepted by the university, the fourth … source:http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/04/03-3
Press release submitted by St. Ambrose University HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS INVITED TO DISCOVER THE ADVANTAGE OF A ST. AMBROSE EDUCATION DAVENPORT, Iowa—Offering individualized educational experiences and a low student-faculty ratio, St. Ambrose … source:http://qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=433137