Declining Dollar Has Colleges Scrambling to Cover Study-Abroad CostsAs the dollar dips to all-time lows, study-abroad programs are feeling financial pressure, forcing colleges to cut costs, tap reserve funds, or increase charges to students. In the last year alone, the dollar's value has tumbled 5 percent against the pound, 7 percent against the yen, 10 percent... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |