College Related Articles For May 12, 2009…
The Phialdelphia Inquirer reports on the QuestBridge program which helps students from low income families to go to college. They look at Eddie Rivera who is going to Penn for free.
The AP reports on a 33% rise in the cost to be apart of the Wahsington State prepaid tuition program. The cost per credit hour will move up from 76 bucks to 101 bucks.
The Detroit News reports on the Mathew family that is going to have three family members that are all going to have at least a bachelors degree by the age of 20 at Wayne State University.
The AP reports on University of Florida president Bernie Machen who is giving up his bonus for the year to give some extra money for scholarships.
The AP reports on small colleges learning a big economic lesson due to the recession.
The Arizona Republic reports on a a private Catholic university that wants out of its deal to build a Goodyear campus if ASU builds a campus in that area.
The Dallas Morning News reports on schools using college prep money elsewhere.