Tag Archives: College Affordability

Finding the Right College For You – Tools & Resources from ED

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Kelsey Donohue

If you are a high school senior who has yet to decide where you’re going to college this fall, you are most likely not alone. May 1st marks the National College Decision Day where the vast majority of U.S. colleges … Continue reading →

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Youth Succeed with Great Educators, Help from ED

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Kelsey Donohue

Think back to that moment when you decided to pursue your dream. Who influenced your decision? A mentor? A parent? Or maybe a friend? For many people, their moment was sparked by an educator. Earlier this month, the Department of … Continue reading →

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New Tools for Student Loan Borrowers

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Kelsey Donohue

Spring is here, college finals are looming, commencement speakers are being announced, and before long, a new group of college graduates will need to start thinking about paying back their student loans. Earlier this week, the Department of Education announced … Continue reading →

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Institutions Commit to Providing Millions of Students with Easy-To-Understand Information About College Costs

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Arne Duncan

We know that students and their families face a difficult task in deciding where to enroll for higher education, and understanding the cost of college—and how to pay for it—can be daunting. Too often, students are left without a clear … Continue reading →

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Collaboration on Display in Three States: Bus Tour Day Six

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Columbia: Rural educators teaching with technology Rural educators face a challenge of isolation. Miles away from their peers, collaboration and training can often be difficult. Technology is helping bridge this geographic divide, and was the focus of our first Education … Continue reading →

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College Students Discuss Higher Education Affordability with Secretary Duncan

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Students are a crucial voice in education, particularly when it comes to policy debates. To continue its transparency efforts and ensure students have a seat at the table, the Obama Administration has engaged youth, parents, and higher education leaders regarding … Continue reading →

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White House Office Hours with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House Blog. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is joining us for special session of White House Office Hours on Wednesday, June 27th at 2:00 p.m. EDT. During a live Q&A on Twitter, Secretary Duncan will answer … Continue reading →

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Education Department Announces Winners of Net Price Calculator Video Contest

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Each year, millions of students face the challenge of choosing a college – and how to afford it is increasingly daunting for families. For many, the high price tag of a college education may discourage them from pursuing a degree, … Continue reading →

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President Obama Calls on Congress to Prevent Student Loan Interest Rates from Doubling

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“In America, higher education cannot be a luxury,” President Obama said in his weekly address. “It’s an economic imperative that every family must be able to afford.” At a time when higher education has never been more important, the President … Continue reading →

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Duncan Talks College Affordability and Rural Ed in WI and IA

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Waterloo, Iowa – It’s not often that town hall meetings are interrupted by the gentle moo of a calf, but that’s exactly the interjection that two Cabinet secretaries and an audience interested in rural education experienced Wednesday at the University … Continue reading →

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Duncan Talks College Affordability in South Carolina

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“If college is unaffordable, then it will become unattainable,” Secretary Arne Duncan tweeted while in South Carolina last Friday during a one-day, three-city visit that focused on innovative education reform and keeping college affordable for America’s families. Duncan began the … Continue reading →

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Duncan Heads to Capitol Hill for Budget Hearings

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“We must come together as a country to make sound, bipartisan investments in education,” Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said earlier today at a budget hearing on Capitol Hill. “It is unconscionable for us to ask a generation of students … Continue reading →

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