Although paying this tab is easy, getting in may not be. Each of these schools has high academic standards, experts say—and in return for a degree at no cost, the commitment they require, even after graduation, is steep.
While FAFSA filing rates are rising, many lower-income students are attending college without tapping into the full array of financial aid resources available to them.
High school juniors in Kentucky will soon switch from the ACT to the SAT for their state-funded entrance exam, a change that drew protests during bidding. Officials note students can still take either test, both widely accepted for college admissions and scholarships.
A new Binghamton University study finds that autistic college students experience significantly higher rates of anxiety and depression than their non-autistic peers. Researchers say the findings highlight critical mental health needs during the transition to college.
The Supreme Court's ruling ended affirmative action in college admissions. Education expert Richard Kahlenberg says replacing race-based preferences with class-based ones would better reward students who excel despite economic disadvantage while still promoting diversity.
