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Behind Obama's financial aid 'shopping sheets'

By: CANDICE CHOI 01/27/12 2:31 PM
President Barack Obama wants to make it easier to size up the cost of college. As part of his broad plans to make college more affordable, Obama said Friday that he would push for financial aid "shopping sheets" that make it easier for families to comparison shop between schools. Read More

Graduate hoop transfers offer teams immediate help

By: AARON BEARD 01/26/12 1:06 PM
Sam Maniscalco, Matt Glover
There's a free agent trend quietly developing around college basketball and coaches are trying to figure out how to get a handle on it. Read More

Obama touches on student loan interest rates

By: CANDICE CHOI 01/25/12 11:50 AM
President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech Tuesday night may be causing anxiety for families with college-bound students. In addressing the rapidly rising cost of higher education, Obama noted that the fixed interest rates on student loans are set to double in July if Congress fails to act. Here's what's behind the change referenced by Obama: THE BASICS Read More

1st students graduate from Winfrey school

By: DONNA BRYSON 01/14/12 3:41 AM
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey said the first students to graduate from her academy for underprivileged South African girls were "free to soar," during a graduation speech Saturday. Read More
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