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Baker College faces federal investigation for recruitment, marketing practices

June 26, 2023

Based on public records, internal reports and more than 50 interviews, including with current and former students, faculty and employees, the joint Free Press and ProPublica story published in January 2022 found less than one-quarter of its students graduate from Baker — far below the national average for private four-year schools. The newspaper probe also found that […]

Money Magazine rewards 34 colleges with 5-star ranking, prioritizing ROI and graduation rates

Alcino Donadel | June 22, 2023

Money Magazine revamped its ranking due to the changing needs of average Americans looking for the best investment based on what they personally value amid higher education's inflated price tag.

Ivey signs distressed college loan program bill into law, rescuing Birmingham Southern

June 20, 2023

Long-time colleges in Alabama can now secure state loans thanks to a new bill that was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey. It was an effort championed by Birmingham Southern College, which has struggled financially for years. In December of 2022, Birmingham Southern sought a $37.5 million government bailout, warning it was under risk of closure after years of […]

With student loan forgiveness in limbo, here’s how the GOP wants to fix college debt

June 16, 2023

The Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act, introduced on Wednesday by a group of Senate Republicans, would require colleges to provide clearer information about their costs, while prospective students would receive information about their likely loan repayment burden compared with their projected income. The legislation would also cap borrowing for graduate students, with the lawmakers arguing […]

Here is every state’s most LGBTQ-friendly college

Alcino Donadel | June 08, 2023

Best Colleges compiled data available from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and Campus Pride's Index Score to map out the most LGBTQ-friendly institutions in the country.

Legislature approves ‘Distressed’ Birmingham-Southern College bailout bill after amendment from governor’s office

June 07, 2023

The Alabama Legislature approved a bill Tuesday to create a loan program for universities in financial distress after Gov. Kay Ivey returned the original bill with an executive amendment. Senate Bill 278 (SB278), sponsored by State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills), also called the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program, would create the […]

Ohio is the latest state to try making college costs, ROI clearer—is it worth it?

Alcino Donadel | June 05, 2023

Similar state and federal initiatives have either stalled or, if passed, have not gained traction among parents and students.

11 Ways Your Payment Solution Should Work for You and Your Students

May 25, 2023

When it comes to making a payment, fast and seamless transactions are expected by consumers no matter how or where they are paying. Students are no different. Long gone are the days of paying with a check or credit card in person at the cashier’s window or mailing a payment to the business office. Today’s […]

Opinion: The draft, student loan forgiveness and college privilege

May 24, 2023

The Supreme Court is considering the fate of President Biden’s student-loan cancellation plan. The economic significance of the case is obvious: If the court holds that it is lawful, it will transfer more than $400 billion from taxpayers to student borrowers. Even more significant is the foundational question at the heart of the debate: What […]

These 25 bachelor's degrees earn graduates less than those with a high school diploma

Alcino Donadel | May 21, 2023

The average median salary for these programs is less than $37,024, the average yearly earnings of a high school diploma-only student, according to an analysis of data from the Department of Education and compiled by The HEA Group and College Scorecard.

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