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To Keep Students, Colleges Cut Anything but Aid

(3/2/2009)

With the economy forcing budget cuts and layoffs in higher education, colleges and universities might be expected to be cutting financial aid. But no.

Students considering a wide range of private schools, as well as those who are already enrolled, can expect to get more aid this year, not less…

» Read the full article from New York Times.

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