The rising cost of college tuition and debt continues to drive down enrollment. Federal financial aid can’t solve the problem as most college tuitions outpace the financial aid available. Numerous students drop out of brick-and-mortar schools without graduating, leaving them with lots of debt and no degree. The truth is that running a college campus…
A recent analysis showed there are 2 million fewer enrollments in college compared to ten years ago.1 This considerable drop has resulted in many small colleges merging together into one institution to remain solvent.2 It also begs the question: What’s the future of higher education? The Shift in Higher Education Is the College Degree Worth the Price Tag?…
The Construction Industry Invests in Students Notable Scholarship Opportunities Affordable Degree Options The Construction Industry Invests in Students The 1.3 trillion-dollar construction industry is experiencing a shortage of leaders in the field. In a survey of nearly 1000 construction firms, 75% noted the need to expand their teams in 2020.1 Their top concern was a lack…
STONEPILE is a new institution of higher education offering a Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management and Associate of Applied Science in Construction. Why Students need to know about this 4-year construction college Forging the way to higher education and a success-oriented degree for your students: What are we doing that’s different from the rest? Guiding the…
Is online or traditional school the one for you? As seniors are approaching the end of their high school career, many of them are wondering what they should do with their future. There isn’t a wrong answer for what to do after high school, but you should look at all opportunities that are available to…
2020: Redefining the College Choice Today’s students have more opportunities than any other generation. So how do they choose their path? No longer is merely attending college the single goal overshadowing all other aspirations. The shrewd student of today wants more. They aim to learn tech-savvy skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow, avoid cumbersome school debt,…
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos delivered on her promise to provide students more information than ever before as they make decisions about their postsecondary education options. Thanks to the groundbreaking redesign of the College Scorecard, students can now find customized, accessible, and relevant data on potential debt and earnings based on…
It’s Decision Time For high school seniors who are admitted to multiple colleges, deciding which one to attend often requires additional research and deliberation. But teens only have a few weeks to make up their minds – National College Decision Day is May 1 for many colleges and universities. Parents have a role to play in…
Here are answers to a few of the most commonly asked questions about applying to college. When should I start? The summer before your senior year is the best time to start. Most students do the majority of their application work in the fall of their senior year. See a college application timeline for seniors. How…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Wednesday extolled the potential benefits of microcredentials and other alternatives to traditional degrees, calling on the higher education sector to innovate and look to inexpensive programs for college students. Speaking to corporate leaders at an event run by the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference…
