Analysis Shows Students' Use of Federal Student Aid by State and Congressional District

NAICU News Release

With the U.S. House of Representatives soon expected to vote on a budget proposal (H.R. 1) that will cut funding for Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), and other federal student aid, a new analysis of U.S. Department of Education data by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) quantifies the reliance on federal aid by students in every state and congressional district.The data is publicly available on NAICU's website.

New Officers, Members Named to NAICU Board

NAICU News Release

The members of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities have selected 8 new board directors and four new board officers for 2011-12.  Named board chair for the coming year is Dr. Dan Carey, president of Edgewood College.  (Full list of NAICU Board officers and members.)

Father Charles L. Currie Receives 2011 Paley Award for Service to Independent Higher Education

NAICU News Release

The Rev. Charles L. Currie, S.J., president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, has received the 2011 Henry Paley Memorial Award from the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. He received the award from NAICU President David L. Warren on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at the NAICU annual meeting.

Representative Tim Bishop Receives 2011 NAICU Award for Advocacy of Independent Higher Education

NAICU News Release

Representative Tim Bishop, D-N.Y., has received the 2011 Award for Advocacy of Independent Higher Education from the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). The award was presented by NAICU President David L. Warren during a luncheon on Tuesday, February 1, at the NAICU annual meeting.

NAICU Statement on Executive Compensation at Private Colleges and Universities

The salaries of executives at private colleges and universities reflect supply and demand. Searches for these positions at a significant number of independent institutions are highly competitive, and colleges must offer compensation packages that attract qualified leaders. Presidential salaries make up a very small percentage of overall campus budgets, and have virtually no impact on tuition increases.

NAICU, CIC Unveil Website to Support Student Access, Success Efforts at Private Colleges

NAICU News Release

The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) and Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) unveiled a new website today designed to highlight and support efforts by nonprofit private colleges and universities to increase the number of at-risk students they enroll, and to boost the retention and graduation rates of various student populations.   The website is the central component of Building Blocks to 2020, a national initiative organized by NAICU and CIC to help the nation meet President Obama's call to make the U.S. first in college completion by 2020. 

Proposed Rule Links Federal Student Aid to Loan Repayment Rates and Debt-to-Earnings Levels for Career College Graduates

News Release

The Obama Administration released today its proposed regulations requiring for-profit career colleges to better prepare students for "gainful employment" or risk losing access to federal student aid. The proposed rules seek to protect students from taking on unsustainable debt they cannot repay and to protect taxpayers from high loan default rates.

Private College Tuition Increases 4.5 Percent for 2010-11; Institutional Student Aid Up 6.8 Percent

News Release

Published tuition and fees at private, nonprofit colleges and universities is increasing an average of 4.5 percent for the 2010-11 academic year, while private colleges are increasing institutional student aid by an average of 6.8 percent, according to the final results of a membership survey conducted by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

NAICU, Council of Independent Colleges Launch College Access, Success Initiative

NAICU News Release

NAICU and the Council of Independent Colleges have announced a new effort, Building Blocks to 2020, focusing private college and university support in increasing the nation's college-going and college-completion efforts.  The project will gather information on existing or planned private college efforts to expand college-going, to increase graduation rates in areas of national need, and to enroll and support at-risk students  It will also disseminate successful college access and success practices for possible adoption by other private institutions. 

U-CAN College Information Web Site Updated With Fall 2009 Data

NAICU News Release

U-CAN, a consumer information Web site for students considering private, nonprofit colleges and universities, has unveiled newly updated data for hundreds of institutions. The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) developed and maintains U-CAN (University & College Accountability Network).