Great news for New York students considering attending college in their home state in the next few years. On January 3, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a plan that…
Read article: Gov. Cuomo proposes free college plan for students in New York stateWe’ve written previously about how college overall has gotten more expensive, and even though financial aid has reached record levels, it still hasn’t been enough to make up the difference…
Read article: Even community colleges are getting less affordable, study showsWe write a lot about the benefits of starting your bachelor’s degree at a community college to save money on your degree. Unfortunately, many students and families mistakenly believe community colleges are…
Read article: The biggest misconception about community collegeSUNY's new policy will allow students particularly those coming from a community college, to transfer from one college to another, such as SUNY New Paltz (above). By crz4mets2 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Great news for students who transfer within the State University of New York (SUNY) system–they can now transfer with the assurance that their credits will be accepted without any trouble…
Read article: Students can now transfer credits between SUNYsWe write mostly about four-year colleges because that’s where most of our clients choose to attend, and going to college is a wise investment in your future. But as we’ve written…
Read article: Community college pays off for many graduatesFor-profit colleges have faced bad press over the last few years--and deservedly so. They've been accused of predatory lending, and graduates report poor outcomes, high student debt, and difficulty finding…
Read article: Why are so many students choosing for-profit colleges?We've touted community college as a way to significantly reduce college costs, by transferring to a 4-year college after two years to earn your bachelor's degree. And a new proposal…
Read article: President Obama proposes free community college planTennessee may be known for its great weather, country music and being Elvis's hometown, but that might soon change. According to ThinkProgress, in April, Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill that…
Read article: Could free college tuition be on the way?Starting your bachelor's degree at a community college can be a great way to save money and still graduate with the same degree as students who attend a 4-year college…
Read article: Academic credit loss common for community college transfersWe're so used to being able to customize everything, from our Starbucks drink orders to our perfect mates. Millennials, especially, are seen as being commitment-phobic when it comes to relationships,…
Read article: Students bypassing college degrees on purpose–but at what cost?
