The Chronicle of Higher Education | Admissions & Student Aid

GRE Test Taking Increased in 2011, With Large Gains Abroad

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:01:00 EST

China and India saw exam volumes surge by 28 percent and 43 percent, respectively. In the United States, test taking rose by about 10 percent.

Proposed Overhaul of Medical College Admission Test Adds a Focus on Bedside Manner

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:40:00 EST

Revisions to the MCAT, which could be approved by February, seek to emphasize the psychological and social dimensions of medicine.

Interactive Tool: Tuition Over Time, 2000-2011

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:01:00 EDT

Sortable Table: Institutions in the $50K Club

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:01:00 EDT

Rise in Sticker Price at Public Colleges Outpaces That at Private Colleges for 5th Year in a Row

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:01:00 EDT

Tuition hikes at California's public colleges had a big impact on the upward trend this year, says a College Board report.

Controversial Bake Sale at Berkeley Stirs Debate Over Affirmative Action

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:52:00 EDT

The event, denounced by many soon after it was advertised, prompted discussions, not violence, organizers said.

Public Colleges Are More Likely to Admit Undocumented Students Than Private Colleges

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:15:00 EDT

However, private institutions were more apt to offer financial aid to such students, a new survey found.

Students From Families Making Up to $100,000 Report Similar College Experiences

Sun, 01 May 2011 22:09:00 EDT

Those students expressed concerns about affordability and the need to reduce their costs, but students from wealthier families related very different experiences.

Before and After: Sample Financial-Aid Award Letters from Seattle Pacific U.

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:19:00 EDT

In Financial-Aid Letters, a Compromise at One University

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:01:00 EDT

Seattle Pacific University knew it wanted to make its communication with students clearer, but staff members disagreed over the best way to do that.

When Families Ask Colleges for More Money

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:01:00 EDT

The Chronicle looks inside the financial-aid appeals process at one institution.

Student-Aid Experts Suggest Trims for Pell Grant Program

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EDT

Refining the eligibility criteria could help the government spend less, says a group convened by the College Board.

Interactive Graphic: How One University Flipped Its Web Site

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:29:00 EDT

Bethel U. was losing applicants due to confusing admissions pages. Michael Vedders, director of Web services, explains how the college turned the site around.

Pell Grant Recipients Are Underrepresented at America's Wealthiest Colleges

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:01:00 EDT

Despite increased financial aid and recruitment efforts, the enrollment of low-income students hasn't advanced on many of the campuses.

Villanova U. Reveals Its Law School Gave False Reports of GPA's and Scores

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:30:00 EST

The school's new dean says an audit found that the inaccuracies were knowingly reported, by unidentified employees, to the American Bar Association before 2010.

Nun Is Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $1.2-Million From Iona College

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:40:00 EST

Sister Marie E. Thornton, a former vice president for finance, is accused of misappropriating college funds over a 10-year period.

Application Inflation

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 06:30:00 EDT

Bigger numbers mean better students, colleges say. The reality is far less sunny for students caught up in the cruel cycle of selectivity.

Interactive Tool: Tuition Over Time, 1999-2010

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:01:00 EDT

Sticker prices for college continue to climb, says an annual report issued by the College Board. Use a Chronicle tool to see how your institution fared.

Get the Word Out About Student Aid, and They Will Come

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:01:00 EDT

To bring in more students, Fairleigh Dickinson University created more ways for families to learn about scholarships and loans.

Families Use More Money From All Sources to Meet Rising Costs of College

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:01:00 EDT

The proportion from each source, like parent borrowing, was about the same, but the amounts grew along with the costs, a Sallie Mae study found.

Paperwork Burden Prevents Some Applicants for Student Aid From Getting It

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:00:00 EDT

Simplifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or Fafsa, might not be enough to ensure access, a report says.

State Support for Student Aid, 2008-9

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:01:00 EDT

4 Ways for Financial-Aid Administrators to Reach Out to Adult Students

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:23:00 EDT

They recommended communicating early and clearly with students about their aid eligibility and how much they might owe later.

Accountability Is Key for Student-Aid Officers, New Leader Says

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:44:00 EDT

Justin Draeger, president of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, speaks with The Chronicle about his group's goals.

Berkeley Sees Admission of Latino Students Drop and Nonresidents Jump

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:00:00 EDT

The 12-percent fall in Latino enrollments is being blamed partly on a revenue-generating move to more than double the number of students admitted from outside California.

U. of Florida's Support for First-Generation Students: Helpful, but Pricey

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:01:00 EDT

Financing for the special scholarship program is in constant flux as the university pieces together federal, state, and institutional aid.