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If you’re heading to college this fall, consider these tips on how to save

August 25, 2015

By Carolyn Bigda Chicago Tribune (TNS) There is the cost of college, and then there is the cost of going to college — everything from the extra-long twin bed sheets you’ll need for your dorm room...

As room and board fees rise, students look for cheaper housing

As room and board fees rise, students look for cheaper housing

August 25, 2015

By Larry Gordon Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES—When he moves off campus this fall, University of California, Los Angeles junior Will Van Der Wey said, he will miss the variety of dining hall...

Ask Angela: Is College Necessary?

Ask Angela: Is College Necessary?

Ask Angela April 9, 2014

Dear Waiter in California, You ask if college is necessary, which is not a simple yes or no answer. There are many different aspects to look at here. First of all, if you are a high school student and...

Northeast Scholarship Application Deadline Approaching Soon

Northeast Scholarship Application Deadline Approaching Soon

January 30, 2014

There is still time to apply for scholarships for next year. But you better hurry, the deadline is February 1. You don’t want to miss out on the opportunity for free money, so if you haven’t applied...

Tuition increases at US public colleges at lowest rate in decades

Tuition increases at US public colleges at lowest rate in decades

October 25, 2013

By Larry Gordon Los Angeles Times (MCT) LOS ANGELES — The rise in tuition at public colleges slowed this year to the smallest increase in more than three decades, although financial aid has...

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