The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled a new College Scorecard intended to better inform prospective students, the public, and policymakers about graduation rates and… Continue Reading U.S. Department of Education launches revised College Scorecard
A UESP account can help families manage the challenge of paying for college The cost of college is rising, and growing numbers of families at… Continue Reading College Savings Month: Act now to avoid or limit student debt
The latest report from Payscale.com compares the projected return on investment (ROI) of a college education from public versus private colleges. While a degree from… Continue Reading New study projects ROI for public colleges will surpass private colleges by 24% in 2025
A new report released by the national public policy organization, Demos, uses national data to explain the primary causes for tuition increases in the past… Continue Reading New report analyzes factors for rising tuition
Pell Grants: An Overview The Federal Pell Grant Program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate and certain post-graduate students to promote access to higher education.… Continue Reading Nearly 40% of USHE students received Pell Grant support in 2013-14