College Fundamentals: Financial Aid 101
Applying for financial aid? It helps to know the lingo and understand what you're getting into. To know the difference between COA, EFC, and SAR, read this.
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More Are Graduating But Fewer Are Going to College
Recently released numbers out of the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center suggest that college enrollment rates have actually decreased—and for the fourth straight year, all despite massive increases in federal aid for students who can’t afford tuition. The number of students enrolling in colleges and universities this year is 1.7% lower than it was last year. (The percentage of high school graduates who immediately enrolled in college fell from 69% in 2008 to 66% in 2013.)
10 Awesome Colleges for Female Entrepreneurs
Are you ready to take the entrepreneurial plunge? Crunchbase reveals top colleges for aspiring female founders.
Black Students Excel at Top Colleges
Comparing students with similar test scores, black students at the most selective schools are more likely to graduate and earn STEM credits than their peers at less selective schools, with no difference in grades, according to data from the Department of Education.
The Muhlenberg College Network Is a Win-Win
“In the Internet age, it doesn’t make much difference where you are in the world. So we’re thinking in terms of a network paradigm, which sees the college community as not just the campus community but the global community of students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends.â€