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  eCornell

  eCornell is an exceptional online learning experience, which offers its students a comprehensive programs from one of the top... + READ MORE

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  Western Governors University

  Western Governors University emphasizes the mastery of essential skills and knowledge that are required for succeeding in a chosen... + READ MORE

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  UMassOnline

  The University of Massachusetts’ UMassOnline offers online Associates, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from one of... + READ MORE

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  Ashford University

  Ashford University offers an ideal environment for those individuals who are looking to begin or complete their Associate, Bachelor's... + READ MORE

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  Graceland University

  Graceland University was founded in 1895, and has been dedicated to enabling each of their students with an education that is grounded... + READ MORE

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  Get Organized for Back to School: Seven Steps to Success for Online Students

  It’s not just the kids who are going back to school this fall.  All over the country and all over the world, online students will be logging on for their first days of classes in the fall semester.... + READ MORE

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  What Is the Student Loan Debt Bubble?

  The word “bubble” has been in the news a lot lately. You’ve probably heard about the “economic bubble,” the “housing bubble,” or the “mortgage bubble” used in reference to the current economic crisis.... + READ MORE

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  Why the Student Loan Crisis Isn't Going Away

  College tuition is increasing far faster than wages or grant aid can keep up with—and even the most financially needy students are often stuck with huge debt loads when they graduate.... + READ MORE

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  Seven Ways Online Students Can Prepare for School This Summer

  For many online students, summer break isn’t exactly a break. Plenty of online students are not exactly your typical college student.... + READ MORE

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  Is a College Degree a Pre-Requisite for Middle-Class Prosperity?

  People disagree about lots of education issues—from how to deal with the student loan crisis to whether there actually is one at all.... + READ MORE

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  Seven Reasons Why You're More Likely to Default On Your Student Loan Now

  Student loan default rates are up. According to the Department of Education, around 7.2% of students defaulted on their loans in 2008—a rise from a rate of 6.... + READ MORE

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  New Regulations on For-Profit Colleges: Are They Fair?

  Congress has made moves to restrict federal funding to for-profit colleges with the so-called “Gainful Employment” rules. Ever since the Bush administration, for-profit colleges have had more-or-less unlimited access to federal funds for their students, and these new rules would severely curtail those funds.... + READ MORE

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  For-Profit Universities: Good or Bad for Education?

  A for-profit university is a school run by a profit-seeking organization or corporation. Profits from tuition are paid to shareholders and owners rather than being funneled to endowments.... + READ MORE

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  Who Is Responsible for Escalating Student Debt?

  Student debt is on the rise. The average student loan debt is now more than $23,000—and over two-thirds of students these days have some sort of debt to manage.... + READ MORE

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  College or Trade School: Which is Right For You?

  A trade school, sometimes referred to as a vocational school, is a school that’s focused on training students in a specific trade.... + READ MORE

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