“PARTNER OF THE DAY: Shout-out to Brookline College! Thank you for being such a valued partner!”
NEWARK, Del., May 07, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Sallie Mae, the nation’s No. 1 financial services company specializing in education, announced a new fixed interest rate option on its private education loans for academic year 2012-13. The new fixed interest rates, available to undergraduate and graduate students at degree-granting institutions on May 21, will start at 5.75 percent with no origination fees…..(via MarketWatch)
FORT STEWART, Ga. - President Obama reached out to a generation of young soldiers Friday as he added new protections for veterans and military families misled or bilked by career colleges and technical programs that target their federal education benefits. “They don’t care about you,” he declared, “they care about your cash.” (via Career College Central)
SCHAUMBERG, Ill. - At its 12th annual Educator of the Year Awards, Career Education Corporation (CEC) (NASDAQ: CECO) honored some of the finest instructors, among its more than 6,000 faculty members nationwide, for their dedication to student success…(via Miami Herald)
Today, only about 18.7% of full-time and 7.4% of part-time students earn an associate’s degree within four years, according to Complete College America. The low percentage of community college students who earn credentials has become a national issue, as it affects the country in a variety of ways…..(via U.S. News University Directory)
“PARTNER OF THE DAY: Shout-out to Grand Canyon University! Here’s to years of an outstanding partnership! Grand Canyon is a leader in advocating the success of their students in finding their purpose and landing that dream job. GO GRAND CANYON!”
Over the past several weeks, the media has been buzzing with reports about the student loan debt crisis and rising federal loan interest rates. It is a positive signal that these issues are receiving attention from policymakers and late night talk show segments, but the atmosphere surrounding college affordability remains politically charged. It is still uncertain whether this spotlight will result in lasting improvements, temporary solutions, or simply serve as a background for political agendas…(via U.S. News Money)
Amid rising concern that fraud rings are making off with millions of dollars of federal financial aid, some of the colleges most at risk have come up with one deterrent that is notable for its simplicity: They’re assigning more coursework. (Via USA TODAY)
“Shout -out to Brown Mackie College! Thank you for your ongoing partnership!”
Business Community Seeks to Strengthen America’s Postsecondary Education (via PR Newswire)
New Report Underscores Need, Launches National Outreach Effort NEW YORK, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — For decades, a college degree was seen as the key to economic success for each American and for our nation. American postsecondary education institutions are no longer producing enough…
CSAC Hearing: Is Accreditation Enough to Ensure Online Education Quality? (via PR Newswire)
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As college students increasingly embrace online courses, measuring the effectiveness of distance learning is becoming a critical necessity to protect students, taxpayers who subsidize higher education, and future employers looking for skilled…
APSCU responds to legislation introduced by Senators Hagan and Harkin http://bit.ly/IfGq7P
