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Making Liberal Arts Colleges Sustainable

Forbes Magazine - Opinion Piece

February 17, 2010

Given the steep price tag, many families are struggling with the financial burden and calling on schools to reduce price, increase financial aid or restrain costs. But balancing the expenses of a top-notch education with the experience of the liberal arts environment is a challenging task, since the things that make schools expensive are often what make them most attractive. Here are a few ideas for how we could change that.

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