Tag Archives: College Scorecard

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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Focus on Financial Empowerment This Month

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Martha Kanter

President Obama has proclaimed April to be Financial Capability Month, and what better time to focus on the range of tools available to students and their families to make smart financial decisions around postsecondary education? In his proclamation, President Obama … 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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Obama Administration Launches College Scorecard

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Arne Duncan

“… My administration will release a new “College Scorecard” that parents and students can use to compare schools based on a simple criteria — where you can get the most bang for your educational buck.” - President Obama, 2013 State of … Continue reading →

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In State of the Union, Obama Outlines Bold Education Proposals to Grow the Middle Class

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Cameron Brenchley

In a State of the Union address focused on growing a strong middle class, President Obama outlined a series of bold proposals that will increase access to high-quality education. Among them were initiatives to make quality early education accessible to … Continue reading →

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