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• Royal National College for the Blind threatened by financial crisis
  
  The Royal National College for the Blind says special-needs funding cuts are threatening its future.
  BBC News.  Fri, 11 Oct 2019 23:01:28 GMT.
• Biden proposes to make community college tuition-free and reduce student loan bills
  
  Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is proposing to make two-year community colleges and other training programs tuition-free.
  CNBC.  Tue, 08 Oct 2019 14:43 GMT.
• Do You Save for College or for Retirement? What Parents Need to Know
  
  Here's a message that all parents need to take to heart: It's OK to put yourself ahead of your kids. In fact, putting your retirement needs ahead of their college costs is not only necessary but wise ... and, ultimately, thoughtful, too.
  Kiplinger.  Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:24:33 -0400.
• Looking for a Job? What They Didn't Tell You in College.
  
  Everyone could use a practical guidebook to get a good job and to excel once you do. Luckily, there is such a guide, written by a psychologist and college professor. Here's my take on the book "Bring Your Brain to Work."
  Kiplinger.  Mon, 07 Oct 2019 06:59:11 -0400.
• Newly Passed California Fair Pay To Play Act Will Allow Student Athletes To Receive Compensation
  
  For the first time, student athletes will be allowed to promote products and companies and financially benefit from their college sports activities.
  By Jack Kelly, Contributor.  Forbes.  Tue, 1 Oct 2019 16:36:25 +0000.
• Why everyone should fill out a FAFSA form
  
  Tuesday marks the first day you can apply for college financial aid for the next school year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, determines grants, loans and work study money for more than 12 million students. ...
  CBS News.  Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:12:43 -0400.
• Pete Buttigieg has described college football as 'problematic' and says it 'isn't fair anymore'
  
  Democrat 2020 hopeful Pete Buttigieg said that despite being a Notre Dame fan he found supporting college football difficult because its young players receive no financial compensation.
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:45:10 GMT.
• Elite colleges often admit students based on their ability to pay over merit
  
  Elite college admissions offices often admit wealthy students who can pay full tuition over just as qualified students who would need financial aid. ...
  CBS News.  Tue, 24 Sep 2019 03:01:29 +0000.
• The New Campus Housing Bubble
  
  There has been an alarming rise in loan delinquencies on securities used to finance luxury college student housing: is this a harbinger of broader national problems?
  By Richard Vedder, Contributor.  Forbes.  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +0000.
• Colleges Could Do More To Help Student Parents Pay For Child Care, Watchdog Says
  
  More than 1 in 5 college students are raising kids, and access to child care is one of their biggest barriers. A new report finds many don't know they can apply for help from federal financial aid.
  Elissa Nadworny.  NPR.  Thu, 12 Sep 2019 06:01:00 -0400.

• College Loans (Information)
  
  With the expense of a college education, at least 20% of college students need some type of loan to help pay for their college education. Learn all about different kinds of college loans.
  https://www.collegesanduniversities.us/college-loans.htm
  

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