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Getting Out the Student Vote


The National Campus Voter Registration Project aims to turn out college students in record numbers on Election Day. For more information, read the news release or go directly to the Your Vote Your Voice website. 



Together We Can


Click here to view Together We Can, NAICU's policy "quick-take," which was sent to all 2008 presidential candidates, along with this accompanying letter.

Private Colleges Fight Sticker Shock


Replacing loans with grants, cutting tuition, guaranteeing no price increases, and more. Responding to consumer needs, private colleges are redoubling efforts to stay affordable and accessible. Download our compendium of innovative efforts (last updated June 12) to see examples of these initiatives. See our news release for NAICU's perspective on this accelerating national trend.

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As California weighs increases, private schools offering breaks

San Diego Union-Tribune


May 13, 2008


Ivy League and other elite colleges may soon be cheaper for some of the state's top students than California's public universities. The governing boards for the California State University and University of California systems will consider increasing fees tomorrow. The proposed increases come as a growing number of prestigious private schools have announced plans to replace loans with grants, cut tuition and roll out other financial aid deals.  (Regional emphasis)

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