Tag: college value


Which colleges meet 100% of your financial need?

Posted on December 27th, 2013

When applying to college, it’s important to be aware of which colleges will meet your family’s financial need.

Knowing which colleges are generous with need-based financial aid and scholarships can save you time and money during the college admissions process. It can help you avoid applying to colleges that don’t offer much in the way or need-based or merit aid.

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Grad tells students to drop out, go to community college

Posted on December 11th, 2013

"At the freshman and sophomore level of classes, the quality of education per dollar at a community college is superior to any other institution. After two years, work hard, and you can get into your dream university while saving $40k. Your transcript will look the same at the end of four years, I promise." -- Peter Thayer

Do you want to graduate from the school of your dreams without going thousands of dollars into debt? Start your degree at a community college, urges one University of Rochester graduate student. In an article he wrote for his college newspaper and in the video above, grad student Peter Thayer recommends that college freshmen drop out and […]

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The value of the liberal arts

Posted on December 9th, 2013

"After a semester or a year, students discover fields they never even knew existed—anthropology, sociology, linguistics, sustainable development—and a good number change course...I tell them that what matters most in college is not what they major in, but that they find something they love—something they can imagine doing for a lifetime." -- Justin Snider

In an era of high college costs, it’s more important than ever to carefully consider your college major and future earnings before taking out thousands of dollars in student loans. With the cost of college on the rise and increasing student debt, many people have started to question whether majoring in a liberal arts discipline–which […]

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Why is college so expensive?

Posted on December 6th, 2013

"I think that universities are the biggest scam going in America. There's no reason a college education should cost thirty, forty, fifty thousand dollars a year." -- Stephen Moore

Without a doubt, college is one of the most expensive investments a student will ever make. Even for families who have saved since their child was born, the cost of higher education can be crippling. Even respected journalists say the cost of college has gotten out of control. In the video below from CNNMoney, Stephen […]

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Advice for millennials, from millennials on student loans & money management

Posted on November 22nd, 2013

"Does an 18 year old really understand the concept of what $40k in debt is? I hardly think so. " -- Shay, Polson, Montana

In a recent Guardian article, millennials were asked what they wish their parents had taught them about choosing a college, student loans, and managing their finances. Millennials regret taking on student loan debt Many millennials expressed regret that they had spent so much on their college degree and wished they had looked into less expensive […]

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Should you buy a private island or go to college?

Posted on November 19th, 2013

What will $179,380 buy you? Four years of tuition and mandatory fees at New York University, currently the most expensive college in the United States. But don’t expect free books, food, or housing–those are all extra (and not cheap in New York City).

Buzzfeed put together a list of 29 private islands that cost less than an NYU Degree. For the same price, you could buy your own island and hire your own professors to teach you physics in paradise.

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Full scholarships available at Monroe Community College

Posted on November 18th, 2013

Looking for an affordable college option? Consider starting your education at community college.

As we’ve written before, attending a community college for two years before transferring to a 4-year college or university is a great way to save money on your college education.

And now, thanks to a generous donation from two of its alumni, one community college in Rochester, NY has made that option even more attractive.

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SUNY tuition hike expected

Posted on November 14th, 2013

As we’ve reported, costs at public colleges and universities are on the rise, most often due to state budget cuts to higher education.

Unfortunately, the State University of New York (SUNY) system is not exempt from this trend.

According to Buffalo Business First, the SUNY board of trustees is set for its annual approval vote this week in New York City to raise tuition by $300, effective for the fall 2014 semester.

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The pros and cons of online education

Posted on November 7th, 2013

A recent poll showed that one-third of Americans believe online programs offer better value and provide more variety than traditional classroom education. When it comes to education quality, however, the public is less enthusiastic.

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What college will look like in 2023

Posted on October 14th, 2013

What will higher education and college students be like in the future? The Wall Street Journal offers some predictions.

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