College Costs Further Stratify Class Privilege

“In higher education, as in health care, America boasts many of the world’s best institutions but produces disappointing results overall.” says Ronald Brownstein of the National Journal. Read the full story here: http://www.nationaljournal.com/thenextamerica/education/college-costs-further-stratify-class-privilege-20130308?mrefid=site_search

A Higher Education Call to Action

Margaret Spellings, President of the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, calls out the American Dream 2.0 Coalition, saying “I applaud the recent efforts of influential leaders from Marc Morial of the National Urban League to former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, now president of Purdue University, to initiate a new call to action on higher education. “Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2013/02/18/a-higher-education-call-to-action/#ixzz2MIfx2qzQ

Paper Calls for Simplifying Aid

Inside Higher Ed covers the release of  HCM Strategists’ Financial Aid Technical Panel Report. Read more here: http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2013/02/22/paper-calls-simplifying-federal-aid

Keeping Financial Aid Accessible, Attainable With Financial Aid

“Student Loan Ranger” by Equal Justice Works says: “…financial aid policies must address students’ myriad struggles, which extend beyond financial need.”  Read the full article here: http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/student-loan-ranger/2013/02/20/keeping-education-accessible-attainable-with-financial-aid