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fromFortune
2 weeks ago
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Gen Z is snubbing college as a dismal job market and sky-high tuition forces them to weigh ROI: 'No schools are immune' | Fortune

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Higher education

Gen Z is snubbing college as a dismal job market and sky-high tuition forces them to weigh ROI: 'No schools are immune' | Fortune

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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 weeks ago

Private Colleges Launch Instant Net Price Estimator

The tool, developed by Phil Levine, an economist and college cost transparency advocate, uses just one data point-household income-to predict how much it will cost for a student to attend that college. The estimate aligns a prospective student's family income with the incomes of current students. Based on what those students pay, it then provides a range of possible tuition prices, as well as the tool's "best estimate" of what the cost will actually be.
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fromFortune
4 weeks ago

'I don't know why I need to go to college': Ford CEO says his Gen Z son worked as a mechanic and wondered if the 4-year degree was still worth it | Fortune

Skilled trades face urgent shortages as retirements outpace new entrants and soaring college costs push young people toward vocational work over four-year degrees.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

How to maximise saving for your child's third-level education at any age

The €3,000 Student Contribution each year places significant financial strain on Irish families despite relatively lower overall college costs.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | College Is More Affordable Than Many Parents Think

College affordability discussions are often overlooked, leading to confusion and discouragement for families, particularly those from working and middle-class backgrounds.
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Tufts to go tuition-free for families making less than $150K

Tufts will provide tuition-free undergraduate education to U.S. families earning under $150,000 and no-loan aid for families under $60,000.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Opinion: Liberate your college backpack. Free textbooks are here.

Zero textbook cost (ZTC) programs provide free digital textbooks and professor-created materials, reducing student expenses and increasing access to diverse college courses.
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fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

20 Jobs That Can Pay $100k or More Without a College Degree | Entrepreneur

Rising college costs and declining perceived value are driving more Americans to high-paying, non-degree career paths that can yield six-figure incomes.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Aid at risk for California students receiving Pell Grants

Proposed cuts to federal financial aid may severely impact college accessibility for low-income and marginalized students in the Bay Area.
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