Is Trade School Right for You? February 16, 2022 by Liz Montenegro Are you looking for career alternatives to a traditional college degree after high school graduation or GED completion? In today’s job market, there has never been a better time to become a skilled
Colleges Offering Tuition Discounts and Freezes to Attract Students June 2, 2020 9:27 AM by Izzy Hall College tuition seems to rise every year, but with the potential loss of many incoming and returning students due to the coronavirus, some schools are changing their tune. From cancelling planned
Coronavirus Puts Higher Education in Perilous Position April 7, 2020 2:43 PM by Izzy Hall Higher education has long been seen as a pillar in American life, as an essential element of our economic system and society. But the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the underlying health
Incoming University of Texas President Turned Down $1 Million Salary May 15, 2015 by Suada Kolovic Understanding how to negotiate your salary is a skill that you’ll hone over your career. Normally, many new employees want to negotiate for higher salaries...but for some, that's not always the case:
Want to Earn an Extra Million Dollars? Choose Your Major Wisely May 12, 2015 by Suada Kolovic When choosing a major, most would agree that it's important to consider gaining lucrative employment following graduation. In a perfect world, the best college major would simply be the one that
10 Elite Schools Where Middle-Class Students Don’t Pay Tuition April 3, 2015 by Suada Kolovic Despite the hefty sticker price associated with all elite institutions, estimated costs are actually quite affordable. In fact, Ivy Leaguers graduate with less debt than their peers who attended less
UC President Apologizes for Calling Student Protests “Crap” March 20, 2015 by Suada Kolovic After serious public outcry, University of California President Janet Napolitano publicly apologized Thursday for referring to a UC student protest as "crap" the day before. Napolitano's gaffe
10 Colleges with the Highest ROI March 6, 2015 by Suada Kolovic With all the media attention on the student loan debt crisis and how universities continuously hike tuition, we have to ask: Which schools are worth the outrageous sticker price of about $200,000?
Is Earning a College Degree Worth It? Study Finds Modest Return for Some February 10, 2015 by Suada Kolovic It wasn't too long ago that the majority of Americans agreed that one had to pursue a college degree in order to succeed in the workforce. Unfortunately for millennials, the rate of success after
Don’t Tax My 529 College Savings Plan, President Obama! January 27, 2015 by Suada Kolovic Saving for your college education early is essential in the quest to actually affording it. And if you're lucky enough to have your guardians and relatives willing to help with college costs, the 529