Campus Blog
Proposed 529 Plan Rule Changes Would Remove Tax-Free Component
Hundreds of thousands of college students are pursuing their higher education dreams because of so-called 529 plans. These plans, as enumerated under the tax code, enable families to save money toward their children’s college education.
Report: College Grads Coming Up Short in Career Readiness
After spending tens of thousands of dollars in pursuit of a college degree, you might think that today’s graduates are entering the workforce with the skills that employers require.
NCAA Opens a New Chapter in Conference Autonomy
Conference autonomy has arrived or at least what passes for it. Specifically, the NCAA has allowed the Power 5 conferences — ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac 12 and SEC — to set their own rules.
How to Overcome Inertia
Inertia — it is that feeling you get when you just don’t want to do much of anything. Some people call it the “blahs” others describe it as a “blue funk” as if a color can adequately those feelings. Then again, if you are in a dark mood, then you know what I am talking about.
HS College Planning Tip: week of Jan 18
The US Department of Education’s FAFSA form will be required for all Federal Aid Programs and many scholarships. It is used by colleges to determine your financial aid eligibility.
Free Tuition and Community Colleges
Earlier this month, President Obama called on Congress to support an education initiative that would provide free college tuition at two-year schools, namely community and technical colleges. The initiative is loosely based on the “Tennessee Promise” model adopted by the Volunteer State.
You Can Finish College One Year Early
You may be aware that it is taking some full-time college students five or even six years to complete their education. That’s a long time spent on campus and a costly one at that.
Is an Entrepreneurship MBA Program Right for You?
The number of students going to business school increases by a small amount ever year. While you might think that you don’t need an MBA because you want to open and run your own business instead of working for someone else, an MBA might help you launch that company.
Poll Demonstrates Concern For Collegiate Sports and Academic Balance
A Monmouth University Poll revealed that two-thirds of Americans believe that universities are placing too much emphasis on their sports programs. The poll, conducted by this West Long Branch, New Jersey, university was accomplished just before the first ever Division I college football championship game.
HS College Planning Tip: week of Jan 11
Use this month to ready yourself with options to pay for college. The US Department of Education’s FAFSA form will be required for all Federal Aid Programs and many scholarships
Oregon, Ohio State to Close Out the College Football Season
The first-ever college playoff football championship is set with Oregon and Ohio State registering surprising wins on New Year’s Day.
Push to Unionize Adjunct Faculty Gains Steam
Your college instructor may be qualified, capable and enthusiastic, but beneath the surface this individual may be struggling financially. College adjunct faculty members are used to plugging critical holes in academia, yet they often do so at wages that are far lower than what their tenured counterparts earn.
