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New College Affordability Measures

Initiatives being launched in 2012-13 to help keep students' and families' out-of-pocket costs as low as possible. Tuition cuts and freezes, three-year degree programs, and more. Complete list.

NAICU Statement on President Obama's Higher Ed Proposals

NAICU President David Warren commends the president's commitment to student assistance, and calls for avoiding unintended consequences for students. More

Net Tuition Price Falls 4.1% at Private Colleges

Inflation-adjusted net tuition and fees at private colleges actually dropped 4.1 percent in the last five years, according to a recent College Board report. More

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Washington Post "College Inc." Blog - Guest Post

February 6, 2012

Alan Walker, president, Upper Iowa University, writes: How education is delivered is really important, because it has a huge influence on the costs of education to our students, as well as on recognizing that many cannot commit to the traditional four-year college structure. Largely because of the economic realities, the need to offer a structure that can still accomplish the student's educational goals at an affordable price is imperative. We've adopted an innovative structure with essentially four avenues leading to a degree.

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