Category: Colleges and Universities

The Latest in College Pricing: Tuition at 10 Percent of Your Income

The New York Times – Business:
Whitman College is trying to keep it simple: Tell us your adjusted gross income, and we won’t make you apply and get in just to receive a price quote.
Rates on New Student Loans Will Rise on July 1

The New York Times – Business:
Higher interest rates take effect on July 1 for the next school year. Borrowers are already dealing with rising college costs and inflation elsewhere.
The Villain of This Year’s Commencement Speeches: A.I.

The New York Times – Business:
College students have interrupted graduation ceremonies to voice their fears about artificial intelligence. They’re not the only ones who are worried.
‘No Essay’ College Scholarships May Have Unseen Strings Attached

The New York Times – Business:
Unlike traditional financial aid, the prizes are awarded by random drawings. The websites, in turn, gain access to applicants’ personal information.
As Visa Policies Tighten, International Students Find Tougher Job Market

The New York Times – Business:
Students say they have been passed over for jobs and interviews because of visa restrictions. Some have a Plan B: leaving the United States.
How Brandeis Is Trying to Change College Shopping

The New York Times – Business:
A new tool on the university’s website tells you what the first year “will” cost if you get in.
After Prison, a Financial Titan Plots an Unlikely Comeback

The New York Times – Business:
Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.
Graduates Reset Ambitions in Pursuit of First Jobs

The New York Times – Business:
Young people aiming to build careers are entering fields they had not considered to find their footing.
This Is a Hard Time to Start a Career. These Two Words Can Help.

The New York Times – Business:
Advice on building a rewarding work life, even amid employment gloom.
Looking for a College Scholarship on Social Media Sites? Buyer, Beware.

The New York Times – Business:
Students say they trust their peers’ advice more than financial advisers’, a new survey found. But experts say students need to do their own research.
China Mourned an Education Influencer. The Grief Was a Quiet Revolt.

The New York Times – Business:
Zhang Xuefeng helped people navigate the country’s unforgiving higher education system. The public outpouring after his death was a quiet rebuke to the punishing process.
Some Borrowers Are Moving Abroad and Abandoning Their Student Loans

The New York Times – Business:
A record number of student loan borrowers are in delinquency and default. Some are making the drastic decision to leave the country and abandon their loans.