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Affordable colleges: What can universities do to keep costs down?

‘Affordable colleges’ can mean different things depending on the vantage point. For chief financial officers at schools, affordable colleges could mean heavier teaching loads and rising tuition.
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SAT test creator: Don't let tuition hikes scare you

SAT test company, The College Board, releases studies saying that while tuition still outpaces inflation, jumps in federal and private grants are keeping up.
Tuition at public colleges jumps 8 percent, College Board reports

Tuition at four-year public universities rose again this year, outpacing inflation, according to a report released Thursday by The College Board. Federal aid to states and students softens the bite.
College tuition high, but cost of not going is higher

College tuition and student loans take an average 11 years to make up, says a new study. But college grads still come out ahead.
Student loan reform: What will it mean for students?

President Obama signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act Tuesday, whose student loan reform will mean big savings for the US government, but not much change for students until 2014.
Obama to make it easier to apply for college aid

The administration will reduce the number of questions on federal forms – currently so tortuous they deter many from applying.
Colleges cope as endowments pinch

Budgets are cut as a new study reports an average loss of 23 percent in endowment value.
Wobbly time for college tuition

A new report shows signs of moderation in rate hikes. But the economic downturn could quickly send prices up.
Study: U.S. financial aid fails students who need it most

The $86 billion system is so complex and piecemeal that experts call for an overhaul.